Victor Osimhen was on the scoresheet as Galatasaray secured a commanding 3–0 victory over rivals Fenerbahçe in a heated derby encounter on Sunday.
The Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 40th minute, giving Galatasaray a deserved lead after a tense first half.
Fenerbahçe had earlier missed a golden opportunity to go ahead when Anderson Talisca failed to convert a penalty in the 13th minute, a moment that proved costly as the game unfolded.
Galatasaray extended their advantage in the 67th minute through Barış Alper Yılmaz, who finished off a well-worked move to put the home side firmly in control.
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The match was further complicated for Fenerbahçe when their goalkeeper was sent off following a prolonged argument with the referee, leaving the visitors a man down.
Lucas Torreira sealed the emphatic win in the 83rd minute, adding a third goal to cap a dominant performance by Galatasaray.
The result strengthens Galatasaray’s position in the title race, while Fenerbahçe are left to reflect on missed chances and disciplinary lapses in a derby that slipped out of their grasp.