Galatasaray beat Kayserispor 3-1 at the Kadir Has Stadium on Sunday to break a four-game losing streak on the road in the Super Lig.
The Lions scored twice inside the first 20 minutes with an Eren Derdiyok brace.
Kayserispor made things interesting when they briefly pulled one back but Garry Rodrigues wrapped up the victory with his sides third and final goal.
On loan Manchester City defender Jason Denayer started at centre-back filling in for the suspended Maicon.
The Belgium international put on an impressive defensive display making the highest number of clearances (7) and the most blocks (3).
Denayer passed out of defense well at a 90 percent accuracy and proved dangerous from set-pieces.
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The 22-year-old has started the Lions last 10 games he has been available for – the only game he missed was due to being injured.
Galatasaray closed the gap with league leaders Basaksehir to just one points following the victory.
The Lions take on Osmanlispor next in the Super Lig on Saturday 27 January.
