Victor Osimhen marked his return from injury in emphatic fashion, scoring the opening goal as Galatasaray secured a commanding 3-0 win over arch-rivals Fenerbahce in a decisive Turkish Super Lig clash on Sunday.
In a fixture widely viewed as a potential title decider, Osimhen broke the deadlock in the 40th minute with a composed finish. Latching onto a flicked long ball from Mario Lemina, the Nigerian striker controlled neatly before guiding the ball home from close range. The goal, his 20th of the campaign, set the tone for a dominant display by the league leaders.
The first half was not without controversy. Fenerbahce squandered a golden opportunity to take the lead when Anderson Talisca missed from the penalty spot, while an earlier effort from Osimhen was ruled out for offside.
The contest swung decisively in Galatasaray’s favor after the restart. Fenerbahce goalkeeper Ederson was sent off in the 62nd minute, leaving the visitors with ten men. Five minutes later, Barış Alper Yılmaz converted from the penalty spot to double the advantage.
Galatasaray sealed the result in the 83rd minute through Lucas Torreira, who capitalized on a goalkeeping error to make it 3-0 and spark celebrations among the home supporters at RAMS Park.
Osimhen, preferred in the starting lineup ahead of Mauro Icardi by head coach Okan Buruk, delivered a performance that underlined his importance to the team. His goal before halftime energized the crowd, while his animated celebration toward the away end added further intensity to the derby atmosphere.
The victory extends Galatasaray’s lead at the top of the table to 74 points, seven clear of Fenerbahce with just three matches remaining. With momentum firmly on their side, the yellow-and-reds are now in a strong position to secure another league title.
For Osimhen, the performance reinforces his growing influence since arriving in Istanbul. Combining physical presence with clinical finishing, the Super Eagles forward continues to deliver in crucial moments, and his impact in this high-profile derby may prove pivotal in the title race.
