Rafael Leao makes decisive Galatasaray debut in win over Basaksehir

Rafael Leao made a decisive debut for Galatasaray in a 3-2 victory against Basaksehir during the fourth round of the Turkish Super Lig. Entering the match as a substitute in the 67th minute, the 27-year-old Portuguese winger contributed to the team's second goal by initiating the play for Torreira.

The match was marked by a violent incident in the 79th minute when Basaksehir player Umut Bozok received a direct red card for a heavy challenge on Leao. Despite the intensity of the tackle, Leao remained on the pitch and appeared to avoid serious injury.

Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen also featured in the match, scoring an early goal before leaving the field due to injury. The win keeps Galatasaray at the top of the league table with 10 points from four matches.