Galatasaray's Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara gave his assessment of the team's tough 3-2 Süper Lig win over Göztepe and commented on the potential transfer of Rafael Leao. Sara's remarks were shared with the public this week in an interview with Sabah Spor.
Currently sitting second in the Süper Lig with 4 points, Galatasaray has scored 6 and conceded 2 goals in two matches. The yellow-reds are 3 points behind leaders Gençlerbirliği S.K. and are in WD form from their recent matches. This position can be tracked on our standings page.
How does he assess the match?
Gabriel Sara pointed to a tough battle when evaluating the Göztepe victory. "It was a difficult match. We played against a difficult opponent. They have a very different style of play compared to us," he said. Sara stated the opponent played long balls and that they were prepared for this style. The experienced player, who found the first half more challenging, said they played better in the second half and secured the win.
Also touching on Victor Osimhen's performance, Sara emphasized that the Nigerian striker is a smart player. The Brazilian expressed that Osimhen knows where he will run and gave a very nice pass, adding that he told the forward to shoot more. He stated he was happy to score a goal from this collaboration. The team's overall performance and player statistics are available on our stats page.
What did he say about the Rafael Leao transfer?
When asked about AC Milan star Rafael Leao, who has been linked with Galatasaray during the transfer window, Gabriel Sara used clear expressions. "There is no need to explain Leao. Everyone knows how quality he is," he commented. Sara added that Galatasaray has the success of signing special players and he believes that with the arrival of a name like Leao, they will continue to get special results.
What is the team's current situation and next steps?
Galatasaray continues its journey with a squad that has Günay Güvenç on the injury list. This information is kept up to date on our injuries page. The team's next league challenge will be a home match against 5th-placed Alanyaspor on December 20, 2026. Details of this crucial encounter are on our fixtures page.
Galatasaray achieving a +4 goal difference in two matches shows positive signs of harmony in the defense-midfield line. Gabriel Sara's both match assessment and transfer comments indicate the team is projecting an ambitious profile both on and off the pitch. The technical staff is expected to consider the balance in the current squad and the title race, where they trail by 3 points, while evaluating a transfer like Leao's.
