On the 29th of November one of the matches of the Champions League took place. Galatasaray (Istanbul) and Man United (England) met.
Champions League
Galatasaray (Istanbul) - Man.United (England) - 3:3 (1:2)
Goals: H. Ziyech (29), H. Ziyech (62), K. Akturkoglu (71) - A. Garnacho (11), Bruno Fernandes (18), McTominay (55).
Warnings: Bruno Fernandes (27), Sacha Boey (42), Sofiane Amrabat (45+2), Ayhan (54), Shaw (59), A. Wan-Bissaka (64).
In an exciting UEFA Champions League match, Galatasaray and Manchester United battled it out at the Rams Global Stadium. Both teams showed a thrilling match that kept the fans in suspense until the very last moment. At halftime, the score was 1:2 in favour of Manchester United, but it ended in a 3:3 draw. The game started with an explosive goal by Manchester United's A. Garnacho in the 11th minute, which set the tone for the match. Just seven minutes later, B. Fernandes scored another goal for Manchester United, further consolidating their lead. However, the Galatasaray team did not give up and managed to get back on track in the 29th minute thanks to a goal by H. Ziyech. Ziyech, energising their fans. As the first half progressed, the tension continued to rise, which led to a series of yellow cards. Fernandes was cautioned in the 27th minute, while Galatasaray's S. Boy and Manchester United's S. Amrabat received their yellow cards in the 42nd and 45th minutes respectively. At the start of the second half, Manchester United's S. McTominay increased their lead in the 55th minute by scoring another goal. However, Galatasaray quickly picked themselves up and responded with an impressive goal by H. Ziyech. Ziyech in the 62nd minute, completing a double in the match. In the 71st minute, Manchester United's defence failed again, allowing K. Akturkoglu to score a goal for Galatasaray.
Both teams made quick substitutions to strengthen their squads and bring a fresh look to the game. In the 58th minute, Manchester United brought on K. Mainu and A. Marcial, while Galatasaray brought on T. Ndombele and D. Mertens. Manchester United's substitutions were aimed at getting back into the game, while Galatasaray's changes were aimed at keeping their momentum going. Amidst the substitutions, more yellow cards were shown, this time to L. Shaw and A. Van Bissack, which increased the tension on the pitch. In the final minutes of the match, when the score was equalised, both teams were keen to win, but their efforts were fruitless. In a last ditch attempt to find a turning point, both teams made further substitutions. In the 78th minute, Manchester United introduced F. Pellistri and D. Dalot into the game, and in the 82nd minute, Galatasaray introduced Angelino and V. Nelsson into the game. In the final minutes of the game, Galatasaray's H. Ziyech gave way to B. A. Yilmaz, and V. Zaha came on as a substitute in place of K. Demirbay. With the final whistle the match ended in a 3-3 draw. Both Galatasaray and Manchester United showed their strength and determination, leaving the fans of both sides satisfied with an exciting match. Whilst the result may not have been what either team would have liked, the game will be remembered as one filled with excitement, goals and hard fought battles.
In the next round, the following matches await the rivals: Copenhagen vs Galatasaray, Man United vs Bayern Munich.
| Galatasaray | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Strokes to the goal | 4 |
| 16 | Kicks | 16 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 10 | Penalty kicks | 9 |
| 6 | Penalty kicks | 7 |
| 15 | Offences | 18 |
| 5 | Corners | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 58% | Ball possession | 42% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 4 |
| 418 | Total assists | 300 |
| 336 | Accurate assists | 228 |
| 80% | Accuracy of passes | 76% |