Article by Tudor Belivaca – published on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:22 / Updated on Saturday, September 27, 2025 10:22
Ianis Hagi entered the field in the 71st minute of Alanyaspor – Galatasaray, score 0-1, in stage #7 of the first league in Turkey.
In the stands of the stadium was Gică Hagi, the father of Ianis Hagi and legend in Galatasaray.
Ianis Hagi, reaction after Alanyaspor – Galatasaray: “I had some wonderful years in Istanbul”
After the match, Ianis Hagi spoke about the emotional implications of the duel: his father is a legend in Galatasaray, and he was born in Istanbul.
“I think we played very well. We had 22 shot. We played against the Champions team. It was a difficult match. We want to play that way, but it's not enough. We have to gather points.
It's a special event for me and my family. I had some wonderful years in Istanbul and my father was successful. I am happy that my father is in the stands and looks at me. He started doing it when I was very small and I hope to continue until the end of my career, “said Ianis Hagi, after playing 20 minutes in Alanyaspor – Galatasaray, according to milliyet.com.tr.
Alanyaspor dominated Galatasaray: 8 kicks on the gate
Ianis Hagi started the match in stage #7 of Superlig on the bench. In the 23rd minute Mauro Icardi scored the only goal of Singo's Pass. However, Alanyaspor was more dangerous: 22 kicks, of which 8 on the gate. Galatasaray was more efficient and from 2 kicks on the gate managed to mark.
Ianis Hagi entered the field in the 71st minute instead of Kaya, but could not turn the fate of the match.
Alanyaspor is in the 8th place in Superlig with 9 points accumulated in 7 stages. Galatasaray is a leader, with 21 points and victories on the line in the first 7 stages.
For Alanyaspor follows the duel with genclerbirligi, scheduled on October 4, from 2:30 pm.
