Salah Hat-Trick Dismantles Osimhenless Galatasaray as Trabzonspor Romp to 4-0 Derby Win
Mohamed Salah produced a performance of the highest order on Saturday night, scoring a hat-trick and creating another goal as Trabzonspor swept aside Turkish Süper Lig leaders Galatasaray 4-0 at Papara Park.
The Egyptian forward was virtually unplayable throughout a one-sided contest, scoring twice before half-time before completing his treble in the closing stages to condemn Galatasaray to a heavy defeat.
Salah needed only four minutes to announce his presence.
With Galatasaray’s defensive line pushed high, the Trabzonspor forward exploited the space behind the visitors, racing forward before calmly finishing the move to put the hosts ahead.
The early breakthrough gave Trabzonspor confidence, while Galatasaray struggled to impose themselves on the contest.
Salah Turns Provider Before Adding Second
Salah’s influence extended beyond his goals.
In the 39th minute, he turned creator, supplying Noah Saviolo with the opportunity to double Trabzonspor’s advantage. Saviolo made no mistake, leaving Galatasaray facing a two-goal deficit before the interval.
Five minutes later, Salah struck again.
After Franculino Djú won possession and supplied the final pass, Salah finished clinically to give Trabzonspor a commanding 3-0 lead at half-time.
It was a first-half display that combined pace, movement and ruthless finishing, leaving Galatasaray with a mountain to climb after the restart.
Hat-Trick Complete as Galatasaray Collapse
Galatasaray attempted to respond after the interval, but Trabzonspor remained dangerous on the counter.
Salah eventually completed his hat-trick in the 80th minute, again exploiting space behind the Galatasaray defence before finishing the attack to make it 4-0.
The visitors’ misery deepened late in the match when Lesley Ugochukwu was sent off following a VAR review, leaving Galatasaray to finish the contest with 10 men.
Galatasaray were also without Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, who was unavailable for the derby. His absence removed one of the league leaders’ principal attacking outlets as they struggled to recover from Trabzonspor’s explosive start.
Salah Moves to Seven League Goals
The hat-trick takes Salah’s tally to seven goals and two assists in six Süper Lig appearances, according to match reports, putting him at the top of the league’s scoring chart.
For Trabzonspor, the victory provided an emphatic statement under new manager Thomas Reis and lifted the club to fifth place on 10 points, three behind Galatasaray.
For Galatasaray, meanwhile, the defeat ended their unbeaten start and served as a sharp reminder of the demands of defending their position at the summit.
But the night belonged to Salah.
Three goals, an assist and a commanding all-round display turned one of the Turkish season’s biggest fixtures into a personal showcase for the Egyptian star.
Full-time: Trabzonspor 4-0 Galatasaray
Goals: Salah 4′, 44′, 80′; Saviolo 39′.
Red card: Ugochukwu 87′.
