Galatasaray learns how to suffer
The eleventh consecutive league victory came in a game where they were just a few minutes behind the score. Icardi, already with Juan Mata on the pitch, scored the winner against Ümraniyespor.
An unstoppable team
Galatasaray picked up their tenth Super League win in a row, with Mata playing a second-half role. They beat Giresunspor 0-4 to top the standings (48 points).
Juan Mata points the way to the eighth with two goals
The Spanish international’s strike decided the game before half-time. With the 4-0 win over Hatayspor, Galatasaray have now won eight consecutive Super League matches.
Galatasaray commands in Istanbul
Juan Mata’s team thrashed Fenerbahçe in the great match of Turkish football (0-3) and increases their advantage as Super League leader to four points. They have a spectacular streak of nine consecutive victories in official matches.
Leaders for Christmas
Galatasaray’s victory and Fenerbahçe’s defeat placed Juan Mata’s team first in the Super League. They have achieved six consecutive wins (four in the League and two in the Cup).
Joyful return to the competition
A goal from Gomis gave Galatasaray the qualification for the round of 16 in the Turkish Cup. Juan Mata, in the starting XI again, played 71 minutes. The next challenge will be on Sunday but this time in the Super League.
Galatasaray speed up its preparation thinking of the return
They have played four friendlies (next Friday they will play the fifth against Toulouse) to arrive in perfect condition for the return to the domestic competition. Juan Mata took part in the starting XI in all four games.
To the break with the best sensations
Galatasaray crushed İstanbul Başakşehir (0-7) in their last match before the World Cup in Qatar. Juan Mata provided an assist for the second match in a row. Only two points separate Okan’s team from the top spot in the league.
Mata leads Galatasaray’s qualification
An assist from Juan caused the winning goal against Ofspor (2-1) in the fourth round of the Turkish Cup. He was the best of his team and played a full match for the first time since his signing.
Juan Mata opens his goal-scoring tally with Galatasaray
He scored the second goal in the win (0-2) against Andrea Pirlo’s Fatih Karagümrük. “I feel delighted in Istanbul and this club. I appreciate the welcome they have given me,” he acknowledged after the match.
A draw in Mata’s official debut
Galatasaray SK took a point from their visit to Adana Demirspor (0-0), in a duel between important teams of the league. Juan entered on the second half. The Spanish player, who was very active, forced Stambouli’s sending off.
Juan debuts with a victory
Mata made his debut with the Galatasaray shirt in a friendly against İstanbulspor (2-1). In his new adventure, he has chosen the number 64 in memory of the year of his parent’s birth.
