Welcome to our live coverage of Trabzonspor vs Galatasaray from Papara Park, where the Super Lig title race takes centre stage, Soccernet.ng reports.
Just four points separate these two sides at the summit, and the hosts arrive in sensational form with five consecutive league victories fuelling belief that the championship is within reach.
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Paul Onuachu is the man of the moment for Trabzonspor, having found the net in seven straight league outings to lead the Golden Boot standings.
The Super Eagles striker will be backed by a partisan home crowd hungry for a statement result against the reigning champions.
Galatasaray, meanwhile, are without the injured Victor Osimhen, a significant blow to their attacking armoury for a fixture of this magnitude.
Okan Buruk also has suspension and fitness concerns to contend with, meaning Mauro Icardi is expected to spearhead the visitors' attack on the Black Sea coast.
Despite those setbacks, the league leaders carry the pedigree and composure of a squad that knows what it takes to win titles.
Something has to give in what promises to be a blockbuster encounter between momentum and experience.
Stay with us for confirmed lineups, live score updates, key moments and all the action as it unfolds.
