Galatasaray Stay Top With Comfortable Win Over Bodrum
With goals from Lucas Torreira and Davinson Sánchez, Galatasaray defeated Sipay Bodrum FK 2–0 at RAMS Park, holding firm at the top of the Süper Lig standings.
Total control in Istanbul
In Matchday 32 of the Süper Lig, Galatasaray secured a dominant 2–0 win over Sipay Bodrum FK at RAMS Park, extending their lead at the summit of the table. From the opening whistle, Okan Buruk’s team asserted its dominance, leaving little room for the visitors to react.
The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when Gabriel Sara delivered a precise free kick from the left flank that found Lucas Torreira, who rose to head the ball into the net from close range. By halftime, Galatasaray had already taken 23 shots—setting a league record for most first-half attempts since the 2014–15 season.
Sánchez seals the result
In the second half, the home side controlled the tempo and never let Sipay Bodrum FK threaten seriously. With the visitors offering little danger, Galatasaray patiently waited for the right moment to strike again.
That moment came in the 81st minute when Davinson Sánchez scored with a powerful header after a loose ball was recovered by Yunus Akgün, who sent in a cross from the left side to set up the Colombian defender for the final 2–0.
The victory puts Galatasaray at 77 points, keeping them top of the Süper Lig, while Sipay Bodrum FK remains at 34 points and continues to hover near the relegation zone.
Match highlights
Fernando Muslera once again led the backline for Galatasaray, while Przemysław Frankowski returned to the starting eleven in defense. In attack, Victor Osimhen was a constant threat but couldn’t find the net despite several close chances.
For Sipay Bodrum FK, goalkeeper Sousa made multiple key saves to keep the scoreline respectable, but was ultimately helpless against the clinical finishing of the home side.
With the title race heating up, Galatasaray will look to carry this momentum into their next fixtures. Meanwhile, Sipay Bodrum FK must regroup quickly if they hope to stay in Turkey’s top flight.