Galatasaray are preparing for their UEFA Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon while new signing Rafael Leao made an immediate impact and Victor Osimhen set a historic scoring record. According to Hürriyet Spor, the yellow-reds continued training at the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay Facilities under Okan Buruk.
The team leads the Trendyol Süper Lig with 10 points as of September 7, 2026. With three wins and one draw from four matches, Galatasaray's goal difference stands at +6. Sitting one point clear of Beşiktaş, you can follow the league standings on our standings page.
How did Rafael Leao perform in his first match?
Football-Italia.net reported that Rafael Leao made his first appearance for Galatasaray against Istanbul Başakşehir. The Portuguese star, signed from Milan for €38 million, played for 22 minutes. Leao impressed with his trademark runs down the left wing and was involved in the build-up to Lucas Torreira's goal.
The 27-year-old also drew the foul that led to Umut Bozok's red card. This intervention came at a time when the score was level at 2-2 and helped shift the momentum. Leao's debut gave supporters a glimpse of his capabilities.
What record did Victor Osimhen break?
According to Onefootball, Victor Osimhen scored a historic goal with a long-range strike against Istanbul Başakşehir. The Nigerian forward reached his sixth goal of the season, becoming the first foreign signing in 25 years to score six times in the opening four weeks. His performance recalled Mario Jardel's explosive start in the 2000-2001 season.
Osimhen was substituted in the 33rd minute due to injury, replaced by Barış Alper Yılmaz. As reported by Turkish-Football.com, MRI scans will determine the extent of the problem. Our injuries page lists Osimhen alongside El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Mario Lemina, and Wilfried Singo as currently sidelined.
What were the details of the Başakşehir match?
Turkish-Football.com's Süper Lig Matchday 4 preview detailed Galatasaray's match at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium. The home side under Çağdaş Atan tried to threaten with Eldor Shomurodov in attack. However, they struggled against a Galatasaray frontline featuring Osimhen, Leao, and Gabriel Sara.
Galatasaray scored their 12th goal of the season in this match. The team's defensive performance, which can be seen on our stats page, has seen them concede six goals. Leaving with three points, the yellow-reds maintained their winning run in the league.
How are the Sporting Lisbon preparations progressing?
Hürriyet Spor reported that Galatasaray continue their preparations for the first week of the Champions League against Sporting in Portugal. Training in Kemerburgaz began with dynamic warm-ups and continued with passing drills in two groups. The session, which ended with a practice match, is part of the team's European preparations.
The drills under manager Okan Buruk took place on September 6. The team's next training session is scheduled for September 7 at 17:00. Galatasaray's next league fixture is at home against ninth-placed Rizespor on December 6, 2026. This schedule is available on our fixtures page.
