21.01.2026 23:12
Galatasaray drew 1-1 with Spanish representative Atletico Madrid in the 7th week of the UEFA Champions League. The yellow-reds increased their points in the Champions League to 10, gaining a significant advantage on the road to the last 24.
In the 7th week of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray faced the Spanish representative Atletico Madrid. The match played at RAMS Park ended in a 1-1 draw.
ATLETICO MADRID CAME CLOSE TO SCORING
In the 3rd minute, Alvarez, who met the ball in the right diagonal of the penalty area with a pass from Barrios, shot the ball, which went out just beside the near post.
THE FIRST GOAL CAME FROM THE VISITING TEAM
In the 4th minute, Atletico Madrid took the lead. Ruggeri, who met the ball on the left wing with a pass from Almada, crossed it into the box. Simeone's header at the back post found the net.
OUR REPRESENTATIVE BROUGHT BALANCE TO THE SCORE
In the 20th minute, Galatasaray equalized. Sallai, who met the ball on the right side of the penalty area with a pass from Sane, turned the ball after going to the line. In a deflection by Llorente in defense at the six-yard box, the ball went into the net.
BARIŞ ALPER MISSED A CLEAR OPPORTUNITY
In the 45th minute, Yunus Akgün entered the penalty area from the right diagonal and sent the ball to the back post. Barış Alper Yılmaz, who was at that point, shot without delay, but the ball went over the top and left the playing area.
ATLETICO CAME VERY CLOSE TO SCORING
In the 61st minute, Koke made a weak shot at the ball from a cross opened from the left wing, which Abdülkerim cleared off the line. Another cross was sent in, and Pubill's header went just wide.
VERY CLEAR CHANCE MISSED IN THE LAST SECONDS
In the 90+4th minute, Sara, who met Osimhen's pass from the right side, shot from the right diagonal inside the penalty area, but goalkeeper Oblak saved the ball. In the rebound, Eren Elmalı, who was in a completely open position, could not send the ball to the goal.
GALATASARAY GOT WHAT IT WANTED
No other goals were scored in the remaining part of the match, and the game ended in a draw. With this result, our representative Galatasaray gained a critical advantage in terms of entering the first 24 by increasing its points in the Champions League to 10. Atletico Madrid remained at 13 points. In the next match week of the Champions League, Galatasaray will go to Manchester City, while Atletico Madrid will host Bodo/Glimt.