Rafael Leao makes Galatasaray debut in 3-2 victory over Istanbul Basaksehir

Rafael Leao completed his first appearance for Galatasaray on Friday evening, playing 22 minutes in a 3-2 Turkish Super Lig win against Istanbul Basaksehir. The 27-year-old entered as a substitute for his initial outing of the season following his €38m transfer from Milan. His performance included involvement in the buildup to an equalizing goal by Lucas Toreira and drawing the foul that resulted in a red card for Umut Bozok. The dismissal of the Basaksehir player occurred with the score tied at 2-2, providing momentum for the home side to secure the win. The transfer concluded late in the summer window after weeks of speculation surrounding the Portugal international, who previously held a €175m release clause at his former club. This match marks the beginning of his tenure in Turkey.

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