Softfootball understands that Galatasaray stormed into the Turkish Super Cup final with a commanding 4-1 victory over Trabzonspor at the Gaziantep Stadium today.
The reigning Süper Lig champions, who recently defeated Samsunspor 3-2 and also played a 1-1 draw against Fenerbahçe, displayed a potent mix of attacking flair and defensive solidity, leaving their rivals chasing shadows for most of the match.
Right from the opening whistle, Galatasaray took control, pressing high and dominating possession. The first breakthrough came in the 38th minute when Barış Alper Yılmaz slotted home a precise assist from Roland Sallai, giving the Lions a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
Trabzonspor struggled to respond, their midfield repeatedly overrun by the industrious combination of Ilkay Gündoğan and Gabriel Sara. Just before the end of halftime, Eren Elmali doubled the advantage, calmly finishing after Mauro Icardi’s clever setup.
Galatasaray shared a video of Elmali’s goal via their official X account.
Watch the video below:
The second half saw Trabzonspor attempt a fightback. Felipe Augusto pulled one back in the 55th minute following a smart pass from Kazeem Olaigbe, making it 2-1 and briefly injecting hope into the Black Sea side’s campaign. But Galatasaray quickly restored their dominance.
Yunus Akgün struck in the 63rd minute, assisted by Leroy Sané, whose vision split the Trabzonspor defence with ease.
The match was effectively sealed in the 81st minute when Mauro Icardi converted a well-timed assist from substitute Kazimcan Karataş to make it 4-1. With this emphatic win, Galatasaray not only proved their attacking firepower but also their ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes fixtures.
The Super Cup final now awaits, and the Lions look primed to add yet another trophy to their impressive 2025-26 campaign.
