Trabzonspor defeated Galatasaray 2–1 in a pivotal Turkish Super Lig clash, narrowing the gap at the top of the table to just one point. Paul Onuachu opened the scoring in the third minute, converting a precise cross from Wagner Pina with a composed finish. The Nigerian forward extended his league goal tally to 22, maintaining his position as the division's top scorer. Galatasaray equalised early in the second half when Wilfried Singo met a cross from Barış Alper Yılmaz and struck a powerful right-footed shot into the net in the 48th minute. Trabzonspor regained the lead in the 62nd minute as Chibuike Nwaiwu headed in a corner delivered by Anthony Nwakaeme, a goal that proved decisive. Despite being without Victor Osimhen due to injury, Galatasaray controlled 64% possession, completed 387 passes and registered 19 shots, but failed to capitalise on their dominance. Onuachu's 22 goals keep him six clear of Istanbul Başakşehir's Eldor Shomurodov, who has 16. Turkey legend Nihat Kahveci criticised Galatasaray's performance, stating: "Osimhen is a very important player, but you can't play this badly without him, bro. You should have a plan even when Osimhen is not there."