Galatasaray faced off against Çorum FK in the opening match of the 2026-27 Süper Lig season on August 14, 2026, at Rams Park. The match started at 21:30 local time, with referee Batuhan Kolak officiating and VAR overseen by Swiss official Fedayi San.

Starting Lineups

• Galatasaray: Uğurcan, Jakobs, Sanchez, Sallai, Sara, Sane, Yunus, Torreira, Abdülkerim, Osimhen, Barış
• Çorum FK: Felipe, Gökhan, Penetra, Smolcic, Borza, Ramadani, Fredy, Karslbakk, Serdar, Kvziridis, Ramirez

The match began with both teams creating opportunities, but it was Galatasaray who broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute when Victor Osimhen scored, putting the home side ahead 1-0. However, Çorum FK responded quickly, equalizing in the 59th minute through Alexandros Kyziridis.

Just two minutes later, Jesus Ramirez put Çorum FK ahead 2-1, turning the momentum in favor of the visitors. Despite being reduced to ten men after Kyziridis received a red card in the 70th minute for a foul on Yunus Akgün, Çorum FK held their lead.

Galatasaray pressed for an equalizer, and their efforts paid off in the dying moments of the match. In the 90th minute, Osimhen scored again, leveling the match at 2-2 with a header from a corner taken by Sara.

The match ended in a dramatic draw, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams as they kicked off the new season. Fans can look forward to more exciting matches as the league progresses.