Galatasaray demonstrated their squad depth in emphatic fashion on Thursday, securing a 4-1 victory over Boluspor in the Turkish Cup despite missing their Nigerian star striker, Victor Osimhen.
The commanding win provides a significant boost for the Super Lig giants as they notched their first Cup victory of the season.
Even in Osimhen’s absence, Galatasaray showed resilience, with Alvaro Morata stepping up to lead the attack.
Boluspor stunned the home crowd early on, grabbing the lead and momentarily raising hopes of an upset.
But Galatasaray responded swiftly, with Alvaro Morata leveling the score in the 21st minute. The goal, which marked Morata’s debut strike for the club in the competition, quickly won over the fans and showcased his potential to fill Osimhen’s shoes.
With the equalizer, Galatasaray seized control. Eyup Aydin made the most of the momentum just before halftime, putting the Lions ahead 2-1.
Morata’s breakthrough had sparked the revival, and Galatasaray didn’t look back. In the second half, Yusuf Demir and Ahmed Kutucu found the back of the net, sealing a comfortable 4-1 victory and putting any chance of a Boluspor comeback to rest.
The triumph marked Galatasaray’s first Cup win of the campaign, bouncing back from a previous draw. It also extended their strong record against Boluspor, reinforcing their reputation as serious contenders in the competition.
Although the absence of Osimhen was noticeable, Morata’s standout performance reassured the fans that Galatasaray have the depth and firepower to thrive without key players.
His ability to step up at critical moments signals exciting prospects for the club moving forward.
The Galatasaray faithful will be eager to see both Morata and Osimhen firing on all cylinders as their cup journey continues.
