Lemina's derby performance at Galatasaray

Galatasaray beat Fenerbahçe 2-1 in the derby, extending their lead over their arch-rivals to 6 points. Having won 4-2 away at Lille earlier in the week, the yellow-reds retained the same starting line-up for this match. Head coach Okan Buruk only left Gabriel Sara on the bench.

The player Buruk brought in specifically for the derby was Mario Lemina. This change, made to stop Fenerbahçe's counter-attacks, paid off on the pitch. Galatasaray virtually erased their opponents from the game in the first half.

The coaching staff warned their players to be careful against counter-attacks. In midfield, Lemina worked like the team's safety valve. The experienced midfielder, who had been criticised for his contribution to build-up play in the away game at Gençlerbirliği, put in a stronger performance in the derby.

Lemina was involved in plenty of the ball due to his playmaking role. Even so, he finished among the team's players with the highest pass completion rate, behind only Sallai and Jakobs.