Galatasaray secured its 26th Süper Lig championship on Saturday with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Antalyaspor, moving four points clear at the top with just one match left. This marks their fourth consecutive league title, equaling the club’s own record set between 1996 and 2000. Once again, they fended off the challenge from Fenerbahçe, cementing their status as the dominant force in Turkish football with a star-studded squad.
Galatasaray took the lead in the standings from matchday four and never relinquished it. Fatih Terim was the coach when the club last won four straight titles, and current manager Okan Buruk—a player under Terim during that golden era—now dreams of breaking that record next season.
The team complemented their domestic success with a strong Champions League campaign, reaching the round of 16 after eliminating Juventus in a two-legged playoff and notching two home wins against Liverpool.
But the road was not without obstacles. Here are the key results and most important victories for Galatasaray in the 2025-2026 Süper Lig season.
**Alanyaspor 0-1 Galatasaray (September 26, 2025)**
Galatasaray started the Süper Lig unbeaten in their first 12 matches, including a run of seven consecutive wins. In that streak, they earned a narrow 0-1 victory at Alanyaspor thanks to a goal from Mauro Icardi—a crucial win for several reasons.
It was important because the team had to suffer and defend with everything. You don’t always play well, but the key is to win even on difficult days. Alanyaspor bombarded the goal with 22 shots, compared to just eight from Galatasaray.
The main reason the champions held on was goalkeeper Ugurcan Çakir, who established himself as the club’s new number one. The former Trabzonspor captain arrived last summer for around €30 million to replace legend Fernando Muslera, and he was named Man of the Match after making eight saves and miraculously keeping a clean sheet. Ugurcan has had a sensational season, quickly becoming a leader in the dressing room and a fan favorite.
**Galatasaray 3-2 Samsunspor (December 5, 2025)**
After 14 rounds, Galatasaray held just a one-point lead at the top and faced a tough test against a solid Samsunspor. The Istanbul side went ahead with two goals in the first half-hour, from Leroy Sané and Victor Osimhen.
However, Samsunspor fought back, pulling one back in the 56th minute. Soon after, former Gala player Emre Kilinc equalized with just minutes remaining. It looked like a draw was inevitable and that they might lose the top spot.
But Osimhen stepped up, scoring a spectacular bicycle kick in stoppage time to secure a crucial victory and keep Galatasaray’s positive momentum.
**Besiktas 0-1 Galatasaray (March 7, 2026)**
In the final stretch of the season, Galatasaray balanced Champions League clashes against Juventus and Liverpool with the league title race. Entering March, they held a four-point advantage before visiting Besiktas in a key derby, knowing a win would be vital to defend the championship.
Galatasaray dominated for an hour, and Osimhen put them ahead just before halftime. But everything changed in the 60th minute when Sané was sent off with a straight red card. The team considered the decision very harsh, but in Turkey, red cards and penalties are given quite easily.
From that point on, Galatasaray had to defend deep and rely on counterattacks. Besiktas pushed hard but failed to find the net, and Galatasaray held on for a gritty 1-0 win, effectively sealing the title.