UEFA Champions League Round of 32
Galatasaray 5 - 2 FT Juventus
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
15' Gabriel Sara
T. Koopmeiners (P. Kalulu) 16'
A. Cambiaso 18'
T. Koopmeiners (W. McKennie) 32'
↓ Bremer ↑F. Gatti 34'
L. Spalletti 37'
43' A. Bardakci
HT
↓ A. Cambiaso ↑J. Cabal 46'
49' N. Lang (B. A. Yilmaz)
J. Cabal 59'
60' D. Sanchez (Gabriel Sara)
J. Cabal 67'
J. Cabal 67'
↓ F. Conceicao ↑F. Kostic 70'
70' ↓ Y. Akgun ↑L. Sane
75' N. Lang (V. Osimhen)
77' ↓ A. Bardakci ↑W. Singo
77' ↓ B. A. Yilmaz ↑M. Icardi
↓ K. Thuram ↑F. Miretti 80'
↓ K. Yildiz ↑L. Openda 81'
83' ↓ I. Jakobs ↑E. Elmali
83' ↓ N. Lang ↑S. Boey
86' S. Boey (V. Osimhen)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Galatasaray
Goalkeepers
Uğurcan Çakır 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Roland Sallai 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Davinson Sánchez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Abdülkerim Bardakcı 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ismail Jakobs 
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Lucas Torreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Sara
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Barış Alper Yılmaz
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yunus Akgün
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Noa Lang 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Victor Osimhen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Batuhan Şen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Günay Güvenç
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wilfried Singo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eren Elmalı
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sacha Boey 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Kaan Ayhan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
İlkay Gündoğan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leroy Sané
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauro Icardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ahmed Kutucu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yáser Asprilla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juventus
Goalkeepers
Michele Di Gregorio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pierre Kalulu 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Bremer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
34
Entry
Lloyd Kelly
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Andrea Cambiaso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Teun Koopmeiners 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
7.9
Rating
Manuel Locatelli
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Khéphren Thuram
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Francisco Conceição
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Weston McKennie 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Kenan Yıldız 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Mattia Perin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlo Pinsoglio
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Federico Gatti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Cabal 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
4.3
Rating
Filip Kostić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fabio Miretti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vasilije Adžić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Loïs Openda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Edon Zhegrova
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jérémie Boga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/02/2026 | Galatasaray | 5 - 2 | Juventus | UEFA Champions League | Rams Park |
| 11/12/2013 | Galatasaray | 1 - 0 | Juventus | UEFA Champions League | Türk Telekom Arena |
| 02/10/2013 | Juventus | 2 - 2 | Galatasaray | UEFA Champions League | Juventus Stadium |
17/02/2026
11/12/2013
02/10/2013
Galatasaray Win
Juventus Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Turkish Delight as Lions Maul Ten-Man Juventus
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. This was a high-octane European knockout clash where Galatasaray turned a chaotic shootout into a historic rout after a moment of madness from the visitors.
The Istanbul Fireworks
The Intensity was high from the opening sequence at Galatasaray’s home. The atmosphere at Rams Park Stadyumu reached a fever pitch early when Gabriel Sara fired the hosts ahead in the 15th minute. However, the lead was short-lived as Juventus responded instantly. Within sixty seconds, Teun Koopmeiners levelled the scores, and by the half-hour mark, the Dutchman had bagged a brace to put the Italians ahead. The match displayed incredible Balance, with both sides trading blows in a wide-open encounter. The Turkish side refused to be intimidated by the stature of their opponents, maintaining a high tempo that tested the discipline of the Italian backline throughout a frantic first half that saw the momentum swing back and forth.
The Turning Point in Istanbul
Everything shifted shortly after the restart. Noa Lang pulled the hosts level in the 49th minute, igniting the crowd and shifting the Upset Factor firmly into the spotlight. The real pivot occurred in the 67th minute when J. Cabal was shown a straight red card for a professional foul. This dismissal acted as a catalyst for a total defensive collapse from the Old Lady. Down to ten men and facing a barrage of 27 shots, the Italians simply could not cope with the numerical disadvantage. Davinson Sanchez capitalised on the chaos to restore the lead for the hosts, turning the match into a one-sided affair as the visitors struggled to reorganise their fractured defensive shape under relentless pressure.
Resolution and Turkish Dominance
With the Stakes of knockout survival weighing heavy, Galatasaray dominated possession with 61% and ruthlessly exploited the gaps. Noa Lang secured his brace in the 75th minute before substitute S. Boey put the icing on the cake late on, following brilliant service from Victor Osimhen. It was a complete capitulation for Juventus, who saw their European dreams turn into a nightmare in the Turkish capital. For the hosts, this victory represents a massive statement of intent, proving they can go toe-to-toe with Europe’s elite. The final whistle brought scenes of jubilation as the Turkish giants secured a massive five-goal haul, leaving the visitors to reflect on a disastrous evening where their discipline and defensive structure utterly failed them.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Cabal impact the match?
Cabal's 67th-minute dismissal left Juventus with 10 men at 3-2, triggering a collapse that allowed Galatasaray to score twice more and secure the win.
What made Gabriel Sara the Man of the Match?
Sara was exceptional, scoring the opener, providing an assist, and creating 7 key passes to completely dictate the attacking flow for the Turkish side.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
High offensive volume with 27 total shots, five lead changes, and a late defensive meltdown by Juventus created this high-scoring Champions League spectacle.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Osimhen's Fire Meets the Italian Wall
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A high-stakes knockout clash where individual brilliance must overcome tactical discipline to decide who survives the Round of 32.
The Setup
The lights of Rams Park set the stage for a heavyweight collision in the UEFA Champions League. While both sides have navigated a turbulent league phase, the Stakes score of 5.0 reflects a simple reality: there is no longer a safety net. Galatasaray enter this tie having stabilized their results with consecutive wins, but they face a Juventus side that remains the statistical favorite. A Balance rating of 9.6 suggests these two are nearly inseparable on paper, promising a night of fine margins and tactical tension.
Key Battle
The ultimate individual duel features Victor Osimhen leading the Turkish attack against the pressing intelligence of Jonathan David. While Osimhen provides the physical presence and predatory instinct that has defined his season, Juventus rely on David's movement to stretch the home defense and create space for late-arriving runners. This battle between elite focal points will likely decide which side manages to break the deadlock in a game where defensive errors will be punished ruthlessly.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening punctuated by the hostile atmosphere of Rams Park. Galatasaray will look to exploit the energy of the home crowd, but Juventus possess the technical depth to weather the storm. With a Stars rating of 9.6, the quality on the pitch is undeniable. Juventus’ superior win probability of 43.1% should eventually manifest through a controlled midfield performance. We anticipate a 1-2 victory for the visitors, with the Italian side clinical on the counter-attack as Galatasaray push forward in the closing stages.