Egyptian star Mohamed Salah made history on Saturday, September 19, 2026, as he led Trabzonspor to a 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Turkish league. Salah scored three goals and provided one assist, contributing to all of his team's goals in the match. This impressive performance not only secured the win but also earned Salah a spot at the top of the league's scorer chart with 7 goals.
Salah's achievement in this match was particularly notable as he became the first player in Trabzonspor's history to score a hat-trick against Galatasaray at their home stadium, Papaara Park. This feat demonstrates his skill and ability to perform under pressure. Additionally, Salah's three goals brought his total tally in the league to 7, surpassing Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray, who has 6 goals.
This hat-trick marks a significant milestone in Salah's career, being his first in the Turkish league and his first with Trabzonspor. It is also his first hat-trick since scoring four goals for Egypt in a World Cup qualifier against Djibouti on November 16, 2023. Furthermore, it is his first hat-trick in European competition since scoring three goals for Liverpool against Rangers in the Champions League on October 12, 2022.
In recognition of his outstanding performance, Salah was awarded a perfect score of 10 by Sofa Score, along with a star for being the best player in the match. His statistics from the game include 3 goals, 1 assist, 23 successful passes out of 30, 3 successful dribbles out of 4, and 7 recoveries of the ball.
Trabzonspor's manager expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the collective effort that enabled Salah to achieve his historic feat. The manager emphasized that the entire team fought for Salah's success, creating a great atmosphere in the stadium.
With this win, Trabzonspor climbed the league standings, while Galatasaray faced a setback. The match result reflected Salah's impact, as he led his team to a convincing victory. His performance has garnered attention not only in Turkey but also internationally, with many praising his skills and contribution to his team's success.
As the Turkish league continues, attention will be focused on Mohamed Salah and Trabzonspor as they aim to maintain their momentum. With Salah's impressive form, Trabzonspor is expected to remain a strong contender for the top spot. Meanwhile, Galatasaray will look to regroup and respond to this defeat in their upcoming matches.
Key points
- Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in Trabzonspor's 4-0 win over Galatasaray.
- Salah became the first player in Trabzonspor's history to score a hat-trick against Galatasaray at Papaara Park.
- This victory propelled Salah to the top of the Turkish league's scorer chart with 7 goals.
