Leao Evaluates Konyaspor Victory and His First Goal

In Week 10 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray beat Konyaspor by 4 goals, and Rafael Leao scored his first goal from the penalty spot in this match. The Portuguese player said the team had performed well after the win. He said the confidence gained after the Fenerbahçe match had reflected positively on this game, and noted that they had reaped the rewards of their work on set pieces.

Leao also spoke about his own performance. Reminding that he had returned from injury, the player stressed that the coaching staff and fans had given him great support. Saying he would do better, Leao considered the Barcelona and Konyaspor matches among the best of his career. However, he openly said he did not see his own performance at that level.

Reminding that the team captain was also suspended, Leao said they wanted to win this victory for the captain as well. Stressing that unity was very important throughout the match, the player said they would play with the same harmony against Stuttgart in the Champions League.

Leao said that since he arrived at Galatasaray, he had been well received by the press, the coaching staff and his teammates. He added that his family was very happy in Istanbul and was enjoying the city. Saying he was happy to play for a big club and in the Champions League, Leao noted that he was glad to work so that Galatasaray could continue rising to the place it deserves.