Galatasaray Defeats Konyaspor 2-1 and Reaches 6 Points in Süper Lig

In the second week of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray faced Tümosan Konyaspor away and secured a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Barış Alper Yılmaz.

Galatasaray’s Scorer Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Mauro Icardi’s Impact

Galatasaray took the lead in the 41st minute with a goal from Kerem Aktürkoğlu, assisted by Mauro Icardi. Konyaspor equalized in the 45th minute with a goal by Oğulcan Ülgün, ending the first half at 1-1.

Barış Alper Yılmaz Seals the Victory

In the 59th minute, Barış Alper Yılmaz found the back of the net with a powerful shot following a header assist from Kerem Aktürkoğlu, putting Galatasaray ahead 2-1. Icardi scored again in the 76th minute, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review due to a foul by Torreira.

Galatasaray Tops the Table with 6 Points

With this win, Galatasaray completed the second week of the league with 6 points. Konyaspor, who won their first match, remained at 3 points after this defeat.

Galatasaray’s Champions League Match

Galatasaray will visit Young Boys on Wednesday, August 21, in the first leg of the Champions League play-off round. The yellow-reds will not play a league match this weekend as their Week 3 match against Gaziantep FK was postponed due to the TFF’s decision regarding teams playing in European competitions.

Derrick Köhn Withdrawn from Squad

Galatasaray’s left-back Derrick Köhn was withdrawn from the squad shortly before the match due to an upper respiratory tract infection. In Köhn’s absence, Leo Dubois took on the left-back role.

Elias Jelert and Gabriel Sara Make Their Debut

Galatasaray’s new signing Elias Jelert made his first appearance for the club in the match against Konyaspor. Additionally, Brazilian star Gabriel Sara made his first start in the XI, playing until the 66th minute when he was substituted for Kerem Demirbay.

Key Moments of the Match

• In the 14th minute, Konyaspor goalkeeper Slowik saved a shot from Mertens, sending the ball out for a corner.

• In the 41st minute, Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored to give Galatasaray a 1-0 lead, assisted by Icardi.

• In the 45th minute, Oğulcan Ülgün equalized for Konyaspor, making it 1-1.

• In the 59th minute, Barış Alper Yılmaz scored to put Galatasaray ahead 2-1.

• In the 76th minute, Icardi’s goal was disallowed after a VAR review.

Galatasaray continued their strong start in the Süper Lig with this away victory, bringing their total points to 6.