Match report

Young Boys Stun Galatasaray 3-2 in Champions League Clash

BSC Young Boys
BSC Young Boys
3–2
FT
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Aug 21, 2024

BSC Young Boys stunned Turkish giants Galatasaray in their UEFA Champions League qualifier, securing a hard-fought 3–2 victory on the night. Despite trailing for most of the second half, Young Boys showcased resilience and determination to snatch the win. Goals from João Monteiro and Filip Ugrinić were crucial, while the red card given to Galatasaray’s Abdükerim Bardakçı in the closing minutes shifted momentum decisively towards the Swiss side.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: BSC Young Boys 3–2 Galatasaray
  • • João Monteiro (BSC Young Boys) scored twice, at minute 3 and 45+4.
  • • Filip Ugrinić (BSC Young Boys) scored a penalty at minute 86.
  • • Michy Batshuayi (Galatasaray) netted both goals for his team at minutes 66 and 72.
  • • Abdükerim Bardakçı (Galatasaray) was sent off with a red card in the 84th minute.

Lineups

BSC Young Boys

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 26 D. von Ballmoos (G)
  • 27 L. Blum (D)
  • 13 M. Camara (D)
  • 4 T. Zoukrou (D)
  • 3 J. Hadjam (D)
  • 77 J. Monteiro (M)
  • 20 C. Niasse (M)
  • 30 S. Lauper (M)
  • 11 E. Colley (M)
  • 35 S. Ganvoula (F)
  • 7 F. Ugrinic (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 M. Keller
  • 19 N. Persson
  • 9 C. Itten
  • 39 D. Males
  • 15 M. Elia
  • 21 A. Virginius
  • 40 D. Marzino
  • 14 M. Chaiwa
  • 10 K. Imeri
  • 5 A. Husic
  • 24 Z. Athekame
  • 23 L. Benito

Galatasaray

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Muslera (G)
  • 24 E. Jelert (D)
  • 25 V. Nelsson (D)
  • 42 A. Bardakcı (D)
  • 17 D. Köhn (D)
  • 34 L. Torreira (M)
  • 20 Gabriel Sara (M)
  • 53 B. Yılmaz (M)
  • 10 D. Mertens (M)
  • 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 19 G. Güvenç
  • 44 M. Batshuayi
  • 15 L. Dubois
  • 18 B. Kutlu
  • 72 A. Bülbül
  • 58 A. Yeşilyurt
  • 8 K. Demirbay
  • 90 M. Baltacı
  • 83 E. Akman
  • 14 W. Zaha
  • 11 Y. Akgün

Timeline

  1. BSC Young Boys
    3' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Monteiro · Assist: F. Ugrinic
  2. Galatasaray
    22' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    Abdülkerim Bardakçı

    Time wasting

  3. BSC Young Boys
    26' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    Jaouen Hadjam

    Time wasting

  4. BSC Young Boys
    29' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lauper

    Foul

  5. BSC Young Boys
    32' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. von Ballmoos · On: M. Keller
  6. BSC Young Boys
    43' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    C. Niasse

    Foul

  7. BSC Young Boys
    45'+4 BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Monteiro · Assist: S. Ganvoula
  8. Galatasaray
    45'+6 Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    L. Torreira

    Argument

  9. Galatasaray
    46' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: Hakim Ziyech
  10. Galatasaray
    46' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fernando Muslera · On: G. Guvenc
  11. Galatasaray
    66' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Jelert · On: M. Batshuayi
  12. Galatasaray
    66' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Batshuayi
  13. BSC Young Boys
    67' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jaouen Hadjam · On: N. Persson
  14. BSC Young Boys
    70' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow Card
    Mohamed Camara

    Foul

  15. Galatasaray
    72' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Batshuayi · Assist: K. Akturkoglu
  16. BSC Young Boys
    74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Ganvoula · On: C. Itten
  17. BSC Young Boys
    74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Niasse · On: D. Males
  18. BSC Young Boys
    74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Monteiro · On: M. Elia
  19. Galatasaray
    79' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: L. Dubois
  20. BSC Young Boys
    83' BSC Young Boys Var · Penalty confirmed
    D. Males
  21. Galatasaray
    84' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    Abdülkerim Bardakçı

    Handball

  22. Galatasaray
    84' Galatasaray Card · Red Card
    Abdülkerim Bardakçı

    Handball

  23. BSC Young Boys
    86' BSC Young Boys Goal · Penalty
    F. Ugrinic
  24. Galatasaray
    87' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Icardi · On: B. Kutlu

Match Stats

Stat BSC Young Boys Galatasaray
Fouls 18 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 75%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 16 21
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 317 349
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 5 4
Shots on Target 5 8
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 9
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 246 263
Shots Inside Box 11 14
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 5 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ João Monteiro’s early goal in the third minute set Young Boys on the front foot, but Galatasaray's two quick goals by Michy Batshuayi brought them back into contention.
  • ▸ The red card to Abdükerim Bardakçı in the 84th minute for a handball offense was pivotal, giving Young Boys a numerical advantage and eventually sealing their victory with Filip Ugrinić’s penalty.