Galatasaray draws with Rennes in friendly; fans protest president

Galatasaray played their fourth pre-season friendly against Rennes, drawing 3-3 at Rams Park. Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 18th minute, followed by Gabriel Sara in the 49th. Barış Alper Yılmaz secured the draw with a penalty in stoppage time.

Esteban Lepaul was the standout player for Rennes, scoring a hat-trick with goals in the 27th, 58th, and 61st minutes, including a penalty. This result marks Galatasaray's first draw of their pre-season campaign, which has seen them secure one win, two losses, and one draw so far. The team has conceded nine goals across these matches.

Galatasaray's next friendly is against Villarreal on Saturday, August 8. The team's pre-season results include a 5-1 win against Ümraniyespor, and losses to Monza (0-2) and Venezia (0-3).

Meanwhile, frustration is mounting among Galatasaray fans regarding the club's transfer activity. Many supporters voiced their discontent with club president Dursun Özbek during the match, chanting "Dursun Özbek, where are the transfers?" This sentiment reflects a broader dissatisfaction with the club being among the least active in the Super Lig transfer market.