"Starting with the hosts, making real history last season as they stormed their way to a record-breaking 25th Super Lig crown, Galatasaray have their sights set on completing another domestic silverware sweep this time around. Last seen prior to the winter break claiming a routine 3-0 victory at home against Kasimpasa, the Turkish giants opened 2026 leading the chase at the top of the table and holding a three-point buffer over arch-rivals Fenerbahce."
"While Lucas Torreira might be set to serve a one-match Super Lig suspension, the former Arsenal midfielder is free to feature on Monday evening. However, all away featuring at this month's AFCON, Galatasaray are without the trio of Mario Lemina, Ismail Jakobs and attacking talisman Victor Osimhen. Finding the net against Kasimpasa last time out and recording a ninth Super Lig strike of the season, ex-PSG marksman Mauro Icardi will spearhead Buruk's attack."
Galatasaray host Trabzonspor in a heavyweight Super Cup showdown in Istanbul. Galatasaray won a record 25th Super Lig title and began 2026 leading the table with a three-point advantage over Fenerbahce. The hosts have won each of their previous four domestic matches and remain unbeaten at Rams Park this season. Lucas Torreira is available despite a potential suspension, while Mario Lemina, Ismail Jakobs and Victor Osimhen are absent due to AFCON. Mauro Icardi and Leroy Sane are set to lead the attack. Trabzonspor opened the season strongly but ended 2025 in a downbeat run.
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