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
Our take on every player 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 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
53
Entry
Midfielders
I. Gundogan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Torreira 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
87
Passes
11
Duels
Gabriel Sara 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
L. Sane
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
41
Passes
20
Duels
M. Icardi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Unyay 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
E. Arac
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. C. Karasu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Kocak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Kutucu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Balta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Union St. Gilloise
Goalkeepers
K. Scherpen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Zorgane
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
K. Van De Perre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
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
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Patris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Leysen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rasmussen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Smith
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Schoofs
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Rodriguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Giger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Boufal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Union St-Gilloise's Smash-and-Grab Victory Silences Istanbul
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. 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.
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.
Desperation Under the Istanbul Lights
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. 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.