After a goalless first period, Galatasaray broke through the defense of the 11th in the championship after returning from the locker room with a goal from Hakim Ziyech, served by Mertens (53rd). Kerem Demirbay allowed the Istanbulites to make the break (64th) and Mertens gave a second assist at the end of the match, for Mauro Icardi this time (90+1). This goal also allowed the Argentine striker to overtake Edin Dzeko at the top of the scorers' ranking (21 goals to 20).
With four days to go, the three points taken bring Galatasaray's total to 93 units, seven more than neighbor Fenerbahce who face fourth-placed Besiktas on Saturday.
