Mauro Icardi returns with a goal after 281 days

In the second week of the Trendyol Super League, Galatasaray defeated Fatih Karagümrük 3-0 at home. The match held special significance for Galatasaray's Argentine striker Mauro Icardi and the fans. The 32-year-old forward, having recovered from his injury, played his first match after 281 days.

The prolific striker was showered with affection by the fans throughout the match at RAMS Park. The experienced forward, who started the match on the bench, entered the game in the 81st minute, replacing Barış Alper Yılmaz.

At the same time, Icardi, who became Galatasaray's new captain following the departure of Fernando Muslera, was handed the captain's armband by Abdülkerim Bardakcı as he entered the pitch.

In the 87th minute of the match, Torreira won the ball with a press at the edge of the penalty area and found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

After Torreira passed the ball to an open Mauro Icardi on the left, the striker sent the ball into the empty net, scoring just 6 minutes after entering the game. The Argentine player also found the net after 300 days. Mauro Icardi had scored his last goal against Antalyaspor in the 9th week of the 2024-2025 season.

The Argentine striker celebrated the victory with the fans by leading the traditional post-match chant.

News Source: 12punto