Since Okan Buruk took charge, Galatasaray has been the absolute ruler of Turkish football for the past two seasons. Their dominance has been so overwhelming that before each season, no one even questions whether they will be champions.However, this season, for the first time under Buruk’s reign, the Istanbul giants are struggling. They look unconvincing, shaky, and are going through a winless streak. That was the case against Alanyaspor as well—they fell behind, staggered, but ultimately, more due to individual quality than solid play, managed to turn things around and secure a 2-1 victory.Huge comeback for a HUGE WIN! ✅#ALNvGS pic.twitter.com/sv7plilBAv— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) March 9, 2025 Galata is no longer the fearsome team it once was, despite having big names in the squad. That was evident in the previous round against Kasimpaşa, when they deserved to lose but still salvaged a point. Despite all their struggles, the Lions somehow manage to keep Fenerbahce at a distance, though it’s becoming increasingly difficult.It was almost former Feyenoord prospect Tonny Vilhena who played the villain, as his goal put Alanya in the lead. Many remember him from the Football Manager series, where he was predicted to have a great career, but in reality, he settled for much less. Still, he could have been a nightmare for Galatasaray.Half time.#ALNvGS pic.twitter.com/pwB4BKhTPW— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) March 9, 2025 Luckily for Buruk’s team, they still have an aura that makes opponents a bit nervous when they have a good result against them. Had Alanyaspor been more composed and decisive, we would likely be talking about Fenerbahce getting even closer to their biggest rivals.An own goal by the hosts early in the second half turned out to be the key moment of the match. It was a wake-up call for the, until then, lackluster visitors, signaling that they had to go all-in. And as has often been the case this season, Victor Osimhen stepped up when it mattered most, scoring the winning goal.We have Osimhen. They don’t. pic.twitter.com/s8N1PIgrSM— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) March 9, 2025 That’s the only thing Galatasaray can be satisfied with. If they continue playing like this, it’s only a matter of time before Fenerbahce overtakes them at the top.##NAJAVA_MECA_8763824##
