Galatasaray defeats Trabzonspor 2-0, moves closer to title

Galatasaray secured a 2-0 victory over Trabzonspor on Saturday in the Turkish Super Lig, strengthening their lead at the top of the table.

Defender Abdulkerim Bardakci put Galatasaray ahead in the 66th minute with a powerful header from a corner kick. Alvaro Morata doubled the lead in the 84th minute, converting a pass from Yunus Akgun.

Galatasaray goalkeeper Fernando Muslera protests to the referee for Trabzonspor's Enis Destan (ground) during Turkish Super Lig week 35 football match between Trabzonspor and Galatasaray at Papara Park in Trabzon, Türkiye on May 10, 2025. (AA Photo)

Galatasaray extends unbeaten streak

With the win, Galatasaray extended their unbeaten streak to five matches, bringing their total points to 86. Trabzonspor remained at 46 points after back-to-back losses.

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Galatasaray will host Kayserispor next week and needs only a draw to clinch the league title. Trabzonspor will face Bodrum FK away.

The two teams will meet again on May 14 in Gaziantep for the Turkish Cup final.

May 10, 2025 10:07 PM GMT+03:00