İstanbul Başakşehir vs Galatasaray produced a dramatic Turkish Süper Lig contest on Friday, September 4, 2026, with Galatasaray leaving Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium with a thrilling 3–2 victory.
The match had everything from an early Victor Osimhen goal to a penalty, an own goal, a red card and a late free-kick winner. Gabriel Sara’s 90th-minute strike ultimately gave Galatasaray all three points.
İstanbul Başakşehir vs Galatasaray Final Score
Başakşehir 2–3 Galatasaray
Goals
- 16′ — Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
- 66′ — Eldor Shomurodov (Başakşehir), penalty
- 71′ — Lucas Torreira (Galatasaray)
- 76′ — Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray), own goal
- 90′ — Gabriel Sara (Galatasaray)
The result extended Galatasaray’s winning run to three matches and moved the defending champions to 10 points after four league games.
Başakşehir vs Galatasaray Match Highlights
Galatasaray started aggressively and took the lead in the 16th minute.
Victor Osimhen opened the scoring after Lucas Torreira won the ball and helped create the opportunity. Osimhen’s shot struck the top of the crossbar before crossing the line, giving Galatasaray a 1–0 advantage.
Başakşehir responded after halftime.
In the 66th minute, Eldor Shomurodov converted a penalty to bring the home side level at 1–1.
Galatasaray quickly regained the lead. Five minutes later, Lucas Torreira found the net to make it 2–1.
The match swung again in the 76th minute when Galatasaray defender Davinson Sánchez put the ball into his own net, making the score 2–2. Just when the match appeared destined to finish level, Gabriel Sara stepped up in the 90th minute.
Sara’s free-kick found the net and gave Galatasaray a dramatic 3–2 victory.
Gabriel Sara Scores the Winner
Gabriel Sara was the decisive player late in the match.
With the score tied 2–2, Galatasaray earned a free-kick in a dangerous position. Sara delivered a low strike that beat the goalkeeper and restored Galatasaray’s lead in the final minute of normal time.
It proved to be the winning goal as Galatasaray held on for the three points.
Victor Osimhen Opens the Scoring
Victor Osimhen continued to make an impact for Galatasaray by scoring the opening goal.
His 16th-minute strike gave the visitors an early advantage and provided another important contribution from one of the league’s most dangerous forwards.
Osimhen was part of a Galatasaray starting lineup that also included Leroy Sané, Yunus Akgün, Lucas Torreira and Gabriel Sara.
Başakşehir Fight Back Twice
Despite falling behind early, Başakşehir refused to let the game get away from them.
Shomurodov’s penalty in the second half made it 1–1 before Torreira restored Galatasaray’s advantage.
The hosts then benefited from Sánchez’s own goal to make it 2–2.
That comeback made the final stages particularly tense, but Galatasaray ultimately found the winning goal.
Red Card Adds to the Drama
The match became even more difficult for Başakşehir when Umut Bozok was sent off in the 79th minute.
Playing with 10 men made it harder for the home side to respond after Galatasaray took the lead for the third time through Sara.
Galatasaray managed the closing stages and secured the victory.
Başakşehir vs Galatasaray Key Stats
The match was considerably closer than the final score might suggest.
According to match statistics, Başakşehir had 12 shots compared with Galatasaray’s 13, while Galatasaray put six attempts on target compared with three for the hosts.
Possession was also relatively even, with Galatasaray holding a narrow 52%–48% advantage. That makes Galatasaray’s ability to finish important moments particularly significant. The visitors converted their opportunities when it mattered most.
What the Result Means for Galatasaray
The victory keeps Galatasaray’s strong start to the Süper Lig season going.
Before the Başakşehir match, Galatasaray had already defeated Gaziantep FK and Göztepe and entered the game as one of the league’s highest-scoring teams.
The club’s official report confirmed that the 3–2 victory brought Galatasaray to 10 points and extended its winning streak to three matches.
What the Result Means for Başakşehir
For Başakşehir, the defeat was a frustrating result after twice coming back from behind.
The team showed plenty of attacking resilience, with Shomurodov converting the penalty and Galatasaray’s own goal bringing the match level.
However, the red card and Sara’s late free-kick proved decisive.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for sports news and informational purposes and was updated following the September 4, 2026 match.