Galatasaray kicked off their 2024-2025 Süper Lig campaign with a 2-1 victory over Hatayspor in a challenging opener. Despite facing a tough opponent, the reigning champions showed they still have areas to refine.

One thing that didn’t disappoint was Mauro Icardi’s goal-scoring instinct. It took the Argentine just one match to open his account for the season in Turkey's top football league.

Icardi's goal came after a penalty was awarded to Galatasaray while they were trailing 0-1. He calmly converted the spot-kick in the 80th minute, bringing the match level and setting the stage for a dramatic win.