Galatasaray defeated Istanbul Başakşehir 1-0 in the fourth week of the Trendyol Süper Lig thanks to a goal from Victor Osimhen, but the victory was marred by the star striker suffering a hamstring injury. Osimhen put his team ahead in the 17th minute but was forced off the pitch just six minutes later, being substituted in the 33rd minute.
With this result, Galatasaray maintained their position at the top of the table with 7 points from two wins and a draw in their three matches so far. As visible on the club's standings page, the team has scored 9 goals while conceding 4, giving them a +5 goal difference. Their recent form reads win, win, draw.
How did Osimhen's goal and injury unfold?
The only goal of the match arrived in the 17th minute. After Lucas Torreira won the ball from the Başakşehir defense, Victor Osimhen's shot hit the crossbar and bounced in. Referee Kadir Sağlam initially allowed play to continue but awarded the goal following a VAR review. This goal was part of Osimhen's remarkable scoring streak that began last season in week 15 against Samsunspor. The Nigerian forward has now scored in 14 of his last 16 Süper Lig appearances, netting 18 goals and providing 7 assists in that period. He also contributed to the score in the two matches where he didn't find the net.
Unfortunately, the joy of the lead was short-lived. Osimhen felt pain in his hamstring after a challenge with Başakşehir's Operi in the 23rd minute. He tried to continue for approximately ten minutes but signaled he could not go on at the 31st minute and was replaced by Barış Alper Yılmaz two minutes later. Asked about the severity of his injury on the sidelines, Osimhen replied simply, "bilmiyorum" (I don't know). The club's medical staff stated that examinations were needed for a clear diagnosis.
What are Osimhen's statistics for Galatasaray?
Victor Osimhen has now scored 65 goals in 74 official appearances for Galatasaray. This season, he has scored in all four of his league matches, adding six goals to bring his total to 65. This places him third on the list of the club's all-time foreign goal scorers. Mauro Icardi leads with 77 goals, followed by Gheorghe Hagi with 72. Given Osimhen's current form and scoring rate, moving up this ranking is a distinct possibility. Detailed performance data for the player is available on the team's stats page.
What happens after the injury?
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk expressed his concerns about the injury after the match. Buruk said, "Lemina had mild groin pain in training yesterday. Osimhen felt something today. We need to see these. MRIs need to be taken." This statement highlights the uncertain fitness status of two key players. The team's injuries page will be updated as their conditions become clearer.
Galatasaray now faces a league match against Çaykur Rizespor, who are currently 7th in the table. The fixture is scheduled for Sunday, 6 December 2026, at Nef Stadium. As the team prepares for this important match under the shadow of injury concerns, fans can follow the rest of the schedule on the fixtures page. This report, conveyed by Hürriyet Spor, has created a mix of victory joy and significant anxiety within the yellow-red community.
