UEFA Champions League League Stage - 5
Galatasaray 0 - 1 FT Union St. Gilloise
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
13' İlkay Gündoğan
Promise David 36'
HT
53' ↓ I. Jakobs ↑A. Unyay
P. David (A. Zorgane) 57'
↓ P. David ↑K. Rodriguez 58'
63' Lucas Torreira
Anan Khalaili 63'
64' Davinson Sánchez
↓ A. Ait El Hadj ↑R. Schoofs 71'
↓ R. Florucz ↑S. Boufal 71'
80' Arda Ünyay
89' Arda Ünyay
89' Arda Ünyay
↓ O. Niang ↑F. Leysen 90'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Galatasaray
Goalkeepers
U. Cakir 
PROVOCATEUR
1
fouls won
1
fouls won
1
Duels Won
0
pens won
Defenders
R. Sallai
PROVOCATEUR
2
fouls won
2
fouls won
9
Duels Won
0
pens won
D. Sanchez 
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
67%
duel win %
A. Bardakci 
ARCHITECT
2
key passes
2
key passes
0
assists
65%
pass acc
I. Jakobs
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
I. Gundogan 
NPC
90
minutes
90
minutes
53%
pass acc
6.2
rating
L. Torreira
WALL
0
dribbled past
0
dribbled past
3
tackles
64%
duel win %
Gabriel Sara
ARCHITECT
3
key passes
3
key passes
0
assists
32%
pass acc
Forwards
L. Sane 
MAGNET
61
activity
61
activity
41
passes
20
duels
M. Icardi
NPC
90
minutes
90
minutes
6%
pass acc
6.2
rating
B. A. Yilmaz
PROVOCATEUR
4
fouls won
4
fouls won
7
Duels Won
0
pens won
BENCH
B. Sen 
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
G. Guvenc
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
Y. Kahraman 
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
A. Unyay 
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
mistake
0
mistake
1
fouls
6.3
rating
E. Arac
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
E. C. Karasu
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
F. Kocak
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
A. Kutucu
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
C. Balta
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Union St. Gilloise
Goalkeepers
K. Scherpen
NPC
90
minutes
90
minutes
12%
pass acc
6.9
rating
Defenders
K. Mac Allister
PROVOCATEUR
3
fouls won
3
fouls won
11
Duels Won
0
pens won
C. Burgess 
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
R. Sykes
STORMTROOPER
1
shots
1
shots
0
goals
0
on target
Midfielders
A. Khalaili 
SWEEPER
3
cleanups
3
cleanups
3
interceptions
0
blocks
A. Zorgane
ARCHITECT
4
key passes
4
key passes
1
assists
45%
pass acc
K. Van De Perre
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
O. Niang
NPC
89
minutes
89
minutes
9%
pass acc
6.3
rating
Forwards
A. Ait El Hadj
ARCHITECT
5
key passes
5
key passes
0
assists
14%
pass acc
R. Florucz
NPC
71
minutes
71
minutes
6%
pass acc
6.3
rating
P. David 
FINISHER
1
goals
1
goals
3
shots
7
rating
BENCH
V. Chambaere
SPECTATOR
0
saves
0
saves
0
conceded
0
minutes
M. T. Barry
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
L. Patris
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
F. Leysen
CAMEO
1
minutes
1
minutes
3
touches
None
events
M. Rasmussen
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
Guilherme Smith
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
R. Schoofs
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Rodriguez
SWEEPER
1
cleanups
1
cleanups
0
interceptions
1
blocks
M. Giger
CAMEO
0
minutes
0
minutes
0
touches
None
events
S. Boufal
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +13
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Union St-Gilloise's Smash-and-Grab Victory Silences Istanbul
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A Belgian underdog's surgical counter-attack dismantled Galatasaray's dominance at Rams Park Stadyumu, proving that possession means nothing without precision in the final third.
The Upset Factor Takes Hold
From the opening whistle, Galatasaray controlled the tempo at Rams Park Stadyumu with suffocating possession—66% of the ball and 548 passes—yet Union St. Gilloise's defensive structure remained unshakeable. Davinson Sánchez anchored the home defence with a 7.7 rating, but his commanding presence couldn't unlock the Belgian visitors' compact shape. The Intensity of Galatasaray's assault—15 shots, 8 inside the box—masked a critical weakness: they lacked the ruthless edge when it mattered. Union St. Gilloise, meanwhile, absorbed wave after wave of Turkish pressure, waiting for their moment with the patience of seasoned hunters.
P. David Strikes the Decisive Blow
The turning point arrived in the 57th minute when the Stakes shifted dramatically. A. Zorgane engineered the assist, and P. David finished with clinical precision to make it 1-0. Suddenly, Galatasaray's numerical advantage became irrelevant. Union St. Gilloise's Kevin Mac Allister (7.5 rating) and Anan Khalaili orchestrated a masterclass in defensive discipline, frustrating the home side's increasingly desperate attacking forays. The visitors' xG of 1.63 versus Galatasaray's 1.18 told the story: Union St. Gilloise converted their chances; Galatasaray squandered theirs.
Chaos in the Closing Act
Desperation boiled over in the 89th minute when Arda Ünyay received a red card for a foul, leaving Galatasaray a man down in the final moments. The dismissal symbolised a match slipping through their fingers—dominance rendered meaningless by poor execution and Union St. Gilloise's clinical counter-attacking. The Belgian side's 5 shots on target from just 16 total attempts demonstrated surgical efficiency; Galatasaray's 3 on target from 15 shots exposed their bluntness. This wasn't a fluke. This was a lesson in how Balance and precision trump possession in European football's highest stakes.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Arda Ünyay impact the match?
The 89th-minute dismissal sealed Galatasaray's fate, leaving them a man down with minutes remaining. It symbolised their collapse from dominance to desperation against a clinical opponent.
Why did Union St. Gilloise's defence hold firm?
Compact shape, disciplined positioning, and Kevin Mac Allister's 7.5 rating performance neutralised Galatasaray's 66% possession advantage. Counter-attacking precision finished what defence began.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Desperation Under the Istanbul Lights
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. This is a continental scrap for survival where the margin for error has evaporated for two sides flirting with a premature European exit.
The Setup
While the Champions League usually hums with the glamour of the elite, the atmosphere at Rams Park Stadyumu this late November evening will be defined by pure anxiety. The Stakes could not be higher; with Galatasaray sitting 18th and Union St. Gilloise languishing in 27th, this has become an unlikely relegation battle in the revamped league stage. The Turkish giants have found some Form recently with three wins in their last five, but their defensive Balance remains a point of concern for a raucous home crowd expecting nothing less than three points.
Key Battle
Without a clear individual mismatch, the match will be decided by the tactical friction between Galatasaray’s aggressive high press and the Belgian side’s ability to weather the storm. Victor Osimhen will lead the line for the hosts, looking to exploit a Union SG backline led by Kevin Mac Allister that has conceded 15 goals in just six matches. If the visitors cannot secure the midfield transition, they will be suffocated by the relentless noise and pressure of Istanbul.
Our Prediction
Expect a frantic opening period where the visitors try to quiet the crowd. However, the lack of Stars in the Union SG attack compared to the hosts' firepower will eventually tell. We predict a 2-1 victory for the home side, secured by a late surge that leaves the Belgians on the brink of elimination.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Watch it for the atmosphere alone. It is a high-tension knockout-style match disguised as a league fixture.
What's the predicted outcome?
A narrow 2-1 victory for Galatasaray, utilizing their home advantage to overwhelm a struggling Union SG side.
Where are Galatasaray and Union St. Gilloise in the league table?
Galatasaray are currently 18th with 9 points, while Union St. Gilloise are 27th with 6 points.
What is Union St. Gilloise's current form?
Worrying. They have lost four of their last five matches, struggling significantly in defensive transitions.
What does this mean for relegation?
The loser is almost certainly out of contention for the playoff rounds, facing a total exit from Europe.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.