Galatasaray moved closer to the Turkish Super Lig crown with a 3-0 home win over 10-man Fenerbahce at RAMS Park. The result opens a seven-point gap with only three league fixtures left, leaving Fenerbahce’s challenge in serious danger after a chaotic second half and a missed early penalty.
Victor Osimhen struck first just before half-time, then Baris Alper Yilmaz and Lucas Torreira added goals after the break. Fenerbahce’s task became much harder when goalkeeper Ederson received a red card on 62 minutes, leaving the visitors short-handed against a dominant home team performance.
The defeat is damaging for Fenerbahce, as this derby is rarely forgiving in the title race. Galatasaray now sit seven points ahead, with three matches still to play. Okan
Buruk’s players kept attacking throughout, finishing with 21 shots worth 2.71 expected goals, and hitting eight efforts on target against an overworked Fenerbahce defence.
Osimhen marked a milestone, making a 50th Turkish Super Lig appearance in this match. The forward produced eight shots, the most of any player, and recorded 13 touches inside the Fenerbahce penalty area. Osimhen also registered three big chances and created three opportunities for team-mates, with only Leroy Sane surpassing that creative tally with five.
Fenerbahce actually had the first big chance, earning an 11th-minute penalty after Davinson Sanchez fouled Sidiki Cherif. Talisca stepped up from the spot but sent the kick narrowly wide of the post. Galatasaray responded by seizing control of possession, carrying more threat as the half progressed and pushing Fenerbahce deeper.
The breakthrough arrived five minutes before half-time. Mario Lemina flicked the ball forward and Osimhen raced through, guiding a clever finish over Ederson using a thigh touch. Fenerbahce nearly equalised before the interval when Talisca unleashed a powerful shot from distance that shaved the outside of the post with the goalkeeper beaten.
There was more drama after the restart. On 57 minutes, Torreira drove a low shot into the net, but the effort was ruled out for offside, offering Fenerbahce brief relief. That relief ended quickly as pressure increased, with Galatasaray maintaining control and Fenerbahce struggling to keep possession or contain the home side’s runners.
Ederson’s dismissal on 62 minutes changed the contest further. The goalkeeper received two yellow cards, both for dissent, with the second caution coming after Jayden Oosterwolde had brought down Yunus Akgun inside the area. Yilmaz converted the resulting penalty on 67 minutes, sending the substitute goalkeeper the wrong way from the spot.
Torreira added a third goal seven minutes from full-time to complete the scoring. A corner caused confusion as replacement goalkeeper Mert Gunok collided with a teammate and spilled the ball. Torreira reacted quickest to the loose ball and struck a volley into the net, sealing a one-sided scoreline that reflected Galatasaray’s sustained pressure.
Scoring details and major incidents from the match are set out below.
The home club underlined that pressure with a post-match social media message:The tone reflected a match where Galatasaray dictated play for long spells.DOMINATION. DEMOLITION.#GSFB pic.twitter.com/wU2tWBIeYyGalatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) April 26, 2026
Galatasaray now hold a strong position heading into the final three rounds, with a commanding lead and growing momentum. Fenerbahce must win all remaining fixtures and hope for a major setback from their rivals, while Galatasaray’s display here suggested a side focused on completing the job in the Turkish Super Lig.
