Analysis The numbers behind the result
Galatasaray edge tight contest despite Basaksehir's persistence
Galatasaray's 3-2 victory was deserved, albeit in a closely contested match that could have swung either way. The visitors edged the possession (52%) and total shots (13 vs 12), but Basaksehir created slightly higher-quality chances, with 9 shots inside the box compared to Galatasaray's 7. Both teams were clinical, each scoring from a low shot-on-target count (Galatasaray: 6, Basaksehir: 3).
Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 16th minute, assisted by Lucas Torreira, who later turned scorer himself in the 71st minute with Ismail Jakobs providing the assist. Basaksehir responded through Eldor Shomurodov's penalty (66') and Davinson Sánchez's unfortunate own goal (76'), but Gabriel's 90th-minute strike sealed the win for Galatasaray. The hosts were hindered by disciplinary issues, with two red cards (Umut Bozok, Nuri Sahin) disrupting their momentum.
The decisive stat was Galatasaray's efficiency in front of goal, converting three of six on-target shots compared to Basaksehir's two from three. Torreira's contribution, with a goal and an assist, proved pivotal in swinging the game.