Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray beat Fenerbahce 2-1 in a tense Istanbul derby at RAMS Park on Monday night.
The Nigeria striker put the hosts ahead in the 29th minute, finishing superbly from inside the penalty area after being played through by Bar?s Alper Y?lmaz.
Osimhen struck again just before half-time, heading in from Davinson Sanchez’s effort in the 44th minute to give Galatasaray a commanding advantage at the interval.
The 27-year-old has now scored six goals and provided three assists in six league appearances for Galatasaray this season.
Fenerbahce reduced the deficit in the 62nd minute when Irfan Can Kahveci found the net, setting up a tense final period.
Galatasaray, however, held on to claim all three points and complete a significant victory over their city rivals.
Osimhen was substituted in the 88th minute, with Wilfried Singo coming on as Galatasaray looked to protect their lead.
The result lifts Galatasaray back to the top of the league table. Fenerbahce remain fifth.