Icardi Misses Two Penalties as Galatasaray Edge Fethiyespor in Turkish Cup
Galatasaray star striker Mauro Icardi endured an unusual night during the Turkish Cup clash against Fethiyespor on January 13, 2026, missing two consecutive penalty kicks in the first half of the match.
The incident occurred in the 34th minute when the referee awarded Galatasaray a penalty for handball. Icardi stepped up to take the spot kick, but Fethiyespor goalkeeper Arda guessed correctly and produced an excellent save. Moments later, however, the referee ordered the penalty to be retaken.
Given a second chance, Icardi aimed for the same spot, yet the outcome remained unchanged. Once again, Arda reacted brilliantly to deny the Argentine forward, completing a rare feat by saving two penalties in succession from one of Europe’s most clinical finishers.
Despite the setback, Galatasaray recovered after the break. The Istanbul giants showed their quality in the second half, scoring twice to overturn the deficit and secure a 2–1 victory, ultimately progressing in the Turkish Cup.
While Icardi’s penalty misses were the headline moment of the match, Galatasaray’s response under pressure ensured that the night ended in success rather than disappointment for the reigning giants.
