21.02.2025 11:21
The success of AZ Alkmaar, which eliminated Galatasaray in the UEFA Europa League, received significant coverage in the Dutch press. The match in which Galatasaray bid farewell to Europe was featured on the front pages of Dutch newspapers. The Dutch media highlighted AZ's strong performance and Galatasaray's inability to find a solution.
Galatasaray bid farewell to Europe by drawing 2-2 at home against AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League playoff round return match. The match in which AZ Alkmaar eliminated Galatasaray made headlines in the Dutch press.
The echoes of the Galatasaray-AZ Alkmaar match in the Dutch press are as follows;
Volkskrant: AZ delivered an extremely impressive performance in both matches against the leader of the Turkish league. It was wonderful to see how the youngest team in the Europa League, AZ, fought against Galatasaray's experienced stars. The top team in Turkey seemed more like a squad of well-paid stars rather than a tight-knit team that could put a knife to AZ's throat.
Voetbalzone: AZ, showcasing an excellent performance, managed to qualify for the last 16 in the Europa League by drawing 2-2 with Galatasaray.
NOS: AZ, faced little trouble against Galatasaray and advanced to the last 16 in the Europa League.
AD: AZ had no trouble against Galatasaray in Istanbul. The unbeaten leader of the Turkish league could not find a solution in Istanbul.
NU: AZ comfortably passed Galatasaray and advanced to the last 16 in the Europa League.
Voetbalprimeur: AZ knocked out Galatasaray.
ESPN: AZ performed well and progressed in the Europa League. AZ's superiority in the first match was never in danger in Istanbul.
AZFanpage: AZ maintained control and faced no trouble after the 4-1 scoreline. Those who thought AZ would be cornered in the first half were mistaken.
FCUpdate: AZ advanced to the last 16 in the Europa League on Thursday night without much difficulty.
Vi: AZ dazzled with its opportunism and pressure against Galatasaray.