Match report

FC Copenhagen Defeats Galatasaray 1-0 in UEFA Champions League

FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
1–0
FT
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Dec 12, 2023

FC Copenhagen emerged victorious against the Turkish giants, Galatasaray, with a narrow but significant 1-0 win. The game was defined by resolute defending and a well-timed goal from Lerager in the second half. Despite being reduced to ten men late in the match, FC Copenhagen held on for their vital three points.

Key Facts

  • • FC Copenhagen 1-0 Galatasaray (UEFA Champions League)
  • • Goal: Lerager (58')
  • • Assist: Achouri (58')
  • • Yellow Cards: E. Jelert (37'), W. Zaha (61'), L. Lerager (90')
  • • Red Card: L. Lerager (90')

Lineups

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Grabara (G)
  • 22 P. Ankersen (D)
  • 3 D. Vavro (D)
  • 2 K. Diks (D)
  • 19 E. Jelert (D)
  • 12 L. Lerager (M)
  • 33 R. Falk (M)
  • 9 Diogo Gonçalves (M)
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi (F)
  • 7 V. Claesson (F)
  • 30 E. Achouri (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 A. Cornelius
  • 20 N. Boilesen
  • 39 O. Højlund
  • 8 M. Tanlongo
  • 47 V. Froholdt
  • 21 T. Sander
  • 27 V. Lund
  • 6 C. Sørensen
  • 40 R. Bardghji
  • 41 A. Dithmer
  • 18 O. Óskarsson
  • 11 J. Larsson

Galatasaray

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Muslera (G)
  • 93 S. Boey (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 42 A. Bardakcı (D)
  • 3 Angeliño (D)
  • 34 L. Torreira (M)
  • 23 K. Ayhan (M)
  • 20 Tetê (M)
  • 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
  • 14 W. Zaha (M)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 10 D. Mertens
  • 94 C. Bakambu
  • 27 Sérgio Oliveira
  • 53 B. Yılmaz
  • 8 K. Demirbay
  • 50 J. Yılmaz
  • 88 K. Karataş
  • 19 G. Güvenç
  • 25 V. Nelsson
  • 91 T. Ndombélé

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    37' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Jelert

    Foul

  2. Galatasaray
    56' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    W. Zaha

    Foul

  3. FC Copenhagen
    58' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Lerager · Assist: E. Achouri
  4. Galatasaray
    61' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tete · On: Hakim Ziyech
  5. Galatasaray
    61' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Ayhan · On: Dries Mertens
  6. Galatasaray
    65' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Zaha · On: C. Bakambu
  7. FC Copenhagen
    67' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Diogo Gonçalves · On: A. Cornelius
  8. Galatasaray
    77' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Torreira · On: Sérgio Oliveira
  9. Galatasaray
    77' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Angelino · On: B. A. Yilmaz
  10. FC Copenhagen
    81' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Achouri · On: N. Boilesen
  11. FC Copenhagen
    85' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Lerager
  12. FC Copenhagen
    90'+3 FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Elyounoussi · On: O. Hojlund
  13. FC Copenhagen
    90' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Lerager

    Foul

  14. FC Copenhagen
    90' FC Copenhagen Card · Red Card
    L. Lerager

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat FC Copenhagen Galatasaray
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 68% 78%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 11 22
Corners 3 9
Total Passes 347 571
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 2 8
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 1.37 1.92
Shots off Target 6 7
Possession 37% 63%
Accurate Passes 236 444
Shots Inside Box 7 18
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 4 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Lerager's goal in the 58th minute proved decisive for FC Copenhagen, putting them ahead and demoralizing Galatasaray.
  • ▸ The dismissal of Lerager in the 90th minute marked a significant turning point, but FC Copenhagen managed to secure their lead despite being down to ten men.