Galatasaray Power Past Trabzonspor to Book Super Cup Final Spot
If you missed it, Galatasaray have made a big statement in the Turkcell Super Cup by defeating Trabzonspor 4-1 and securing their place in the final. The semi-final clash was played at Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediye Stadium, and from start to finish, it felt like a night where Galatasaray’s quality and confidence were always going to shine through.
The match began with both teams showing intent, but it was Galatasaray who gradually took control of the tempo. Trabzonspor had an early goal ruled out for offside, which was an early warning sign, yet Galatasaray stayed calm and patient. That patience paid off in the 38th minute when a well-worked move down the right ended with Barış Alper Yılmaz striking the ball cleanly into the net to open the scoring. From that moment, the balance of the game seemed to shift firmly in Galatasaray’s favor.
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Just before halftime, the pressure was increased even more. Mauro Icardi played a clever pass into the box, and Eren Elmalı finished decisively to make it 2-0. By the time the first half ended, it was being felt that Trabzonspor were chasing the game both on the scoreboard and mentally.
In the second half, Trabzonspor tried to respond with more aggression. Their efforts were rewarded in the 55th minute when Felipe Augusto found the net after a low cross from the left, briefly reducing the gap to one goal. For a short period, the match felt like it could swing either way. However, that hope didn’t last long.
Galatasaray responded with authority. A fast counterattack saw Yunus Akgün finish calmly to restore the two-goal cushion, making it 3-1. From there, control was fully regained. Trabzonspor’s resistance faded as Galatasaray continued to find space and dictate play. Late in the match, Mauro Icardi put the result beyond doubt by scoring the fourth goal, calmly slotting the ball home to seal a convincing victory.
When the final whistle was blown, a 4-1 scoreline reflected Galatasaray’s dominance on the night. Goals from Barış Alper Yılmaz, Eren Elmalı, Yunus Akgün, and Mauro Icardi underlined the depth and attacking strength of the squad. Trabzonspor, despite moments of effort, were simply outmatched in key phases of the game.
With this win, Galatasaray have booked their place in the Super Cup final, where they will face the winner of the Fenerbahçe–Samsunspor matchup. One thing is clear after this performance: Galatasaray are heading into the final with confidence, momentum, and a clear message to whoever stands in their way.
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