17.02.2026 22:40
In the UEFA Champions League round of 16 playoff, Galatasaray defeated Juventus 5-2 at home. Juventus finished the match with 10 players. The return match will be played on Wednesday, February 25, at Juventus' home ground.
In the last 16 playoff round of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray faced Juventus. The match played at RAMS Park ended with Galatasaray winning 5-2.
THE CURTAIN WAS RAISED WITH SARA'S STYLISH GOAL
In the 15th minute, Osimhen, who intercepted the ball from Kenan Yıldız at the right diagonal of the penalty area, passed the ball to Torreira. In the pass from the Uruguayan player to Lang near the penalty spot, Juventus' Bremer intervened with the ball. Sara's shot, meeting the rebound behind the penalty spot, found the back of the net.
JUVENTUS RESPONDED MOMENTS LATER
In the 16th minute, Juventus equalized. In Cambiaso's cross from the left diagonal of the penalty arc, Kalulu headed the ball in front of the six-yard box. Koopmeiners, who found the rebound in front of him after Uğurcan Çakır's save, sent the ball into the net.
ANOTHER GOAL FROM THE VISITING TEAM
In the 32nd minute, Juventus took the lead 2-1. After a one-two with McKennie, Koopmeiners entered the penalty area and scored from the left diagonal, with the ball finding the net just inside the near post.
WE CAME CLOSE TO A GOAL WITH NOA LANG
In the 40th minute, Yunus Akgün, who met the ball in front of the penalty arc with a pass from Lang, had his shot saved by goalkeeper Di Gregorio, who dived to his right to deflect the ball.
THE SCORE WAS BALANCED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SECOND HALF
Galatasaray equalized in the 49th minute. Barış Alper, who received the ball, had his low shot from the right diagonal saved by Di Gregorio. Noa Lang, who was ready in the six-yard box, sent the ball into the net. The Dutch player scored his first goal in the yellow-red jersey.
ONCE AGAIN WE ARE AHEAD AGAINST JUVENTUS
In the 60th minute, Galatasaray took the lead once more. After a free kick was awarded, Sara stepped up to take the kick. In a powerful cross with his left foot, Sanchez managed to touch the ball and put our team ahead.
THE ITALIAN REPRESENTATIVE WAS LEFT WITH 10 MEN
Cabal, who entered the game at the beginning of the second half for Juventus, was sent off with a second yellow card in the 67th minute after fouling Barış Alper.
THE DIFFERENCE INCREASED TO TWO WITH NOA LANG
In the 75th minute of the match, the score became 4-2. Osimhen pressured Kelly in the opponent's penalty area and won the ball for Noa Lang. The Dutch star defeated Di Gregorio with a superb shot in a one-on-one situation.
THE FIFTH GOAL CAME AT RAMS PARK
In the 86th minute of the match, the score became 5-2. Victor Osimhen again took the ball from Kelly and passed it to Sacha Boey, who was making a run from the right. Boey evaded his opponent and struck the ball into the side netting from a diagonal position in the penalty area.
WE ARE HEADING TO ITALY WITH AN ADVANTAGE
No other goals were scored in the remaining time of the match, and Galatasaray won the contest. With this result, Okan Buruk's students gained a significant advantage before the return match to be played in Turin. The return match will be played on Wednesday, February 25, at Juventus' home ground.