Galatasaray maintained their position at the top of the Süper Lig with a dramatic 3-2 away victory over Istanbul Başakşehir in the fourth round on 4 September 2026. The defending champions secured all three points with a stoppage-time winner from Gabriel Sara in a match broadcast live by beIN Sports.
How did the match unfold?
Galatasaray started strongly and took an early lead through Victor Osimhen's goal in the 16th minute. The first half ended 1-0. The tempo increased after the break. Başakşehir equalized in the 66th minute via an Eldor Shomurodov penalty. Galatasaray responded quickly, retaking the lead just five minutes later through Lucas Torreira's strike in the 71st minute. The lead was short-lived, however, as Davinson Sánchez scored an own goal in the 76th minute to make it 2-2.
The match's turning point came in the 79th minute when Başakşehir's Umut Bozok received a second yellow card, reducing his side to ten men. This gave Galatasaray a numerical advantage they pressed home. Deep into added time, Gabriel Sara found the net to seal a 3-2 win. The result means Galatasaray stays top with 10 points from four matches. The team has now scored 12 goals this season while conceding 6.
What is Galatasaray's league standing?
The champions extended their unbeaten start to the season with this win. With three wins and one draw from four games, they sit in first place with 10 points. They hold a one-point lead over Beşiktaş and have a +6 goal difference. Their recent form reads WWWD (Win, Win, Win, Draw). The current squad details and up-to-date league standings are available on the site.
When is the next fixture?
Galatasaray's next Süper Lig fixture is at home against Çaykur Rizespor on 6 December 2026. Rizespor, currently 7th in the table, will be a tough opponent. Ahead of this important match, the team's player statistics and full fixture list can be found on our pages. Every point matters at this early stage of the season in the title race. Galatasaray will continue preparations for the Rizespor match on the 12th of December.
