Mauro Icardi left his mark again Galatasaray. The Rosario striker made a hat-trick in it 5-1 in front of Eyüpsporon the 22nd of the Turkish Super Leagueand deepened a record that already places him in a privileged place in the club’s history: He is the institution’s top foreign scorer. In a season in which the team dominates the championship and is preparing to play in the Champions League against Juventus, the Argentine ratified his validity with a decisive performance.
The attacker of 32 years He scored the second, third and fourth goals for the team led by Okan Buruk. First he capitalized on a rebound off the goalkeeper after a shot from Only Noahat 33 minutes. Then, at 48, he defined in the area after an action initiated by the pressure of Victor Osimhenpartner in attack. Finally, at 25 of the final half, he pushed the ball after a pass from Baris Yilmaz and a failed attempt by Osimhen himself. It was an exhibition of opportunism and reading of the game.
The partnership with Osimhen was decisive. The Nigerian striker participated in two of the five goals – he assisted Icardi in one – and created constant dangerous situations in the opponent’s area. From the beginning, he and the Argentine shared the front of attack and showed understanding in their movements, a connection that amplifies the offensive power of the Turkish leader.
The victory was completed with an early goal from Yunus Akgünafter two minutes, and a goal against Jérôme Onguénéat 42 of the second stage. Eyüpspor discounted through Metehan Altunbasat 26 of the closing period, in a match that was conditioned by an expulsion to Bedirhan Ozyurt at 38, when the score already favored the leader.
Icardi adds 76 goals in 120 games with the Galatasaray shirtin addition to 24 assists. The man from Rosario had surpassed a Romanian mark weeks ago George Hagiwho held the record of the club’s top foreign scorer. The former Inter attacker now occupies seventh place in the total historical table, which includes local footballers.
Furthermore, the Argentine accumulates 12 goals in 32 appearances in the season. His offensive production is part of a solid campaign for the Istanbul team, which adds 55 points and tops the table above Fenerbahcewhich brings together 49y Trabzonsporowner of 45but in both cases, with one less game.
On an international level, Icardi’s performance becomes relevant. Next week, Galatasaray will begin the Champions League playoff series in Istanbul against Juventusa rival against whom the man from Rosario has an eloquent record. The forward registers 14 goals and 2 assists against the Turin team, the team he violated the most times. The crossing will test the Turkish club’s European aspirations. And the hat trick of the former member of the Argentine team and his statistics when this rival is on the other side inspire confidence.
Resumen de Galatasaray 5 vs. Eyüpspor 1
The attacker himself referred to the moment he is going through and the duel that is approaching. “I’m happy with my goals, but I always say that my job is to score. I had good results at Inter and Sampdoria; I scored a lot of goals. Juventus was one of my favorite rivals. We are preparing in the best possible way.”
While maintaining his impact on the field, Icardi hopes to resolve his contractual future. Galatasary president Dursun Özbek said that negotiations for a renewal will be resumed at the end of the season, but the forward aspires to close the agreement before May. His present scorer strengthens his position in the negotiation.
Since his arrival at the Istanbul club, Icardi won five championships, including three leagues, and rebuilt a career that found stability and prominence in Türkiye. On the night against Eyüpspor he not only expanded his numbers; He also confirmed that, by dint of goals, the man from Rosario is an undisputed reference in Istanbul.
date: 2026-02-14 05:32:00