Match report
Young Boys Stun Galatasaray 3-2 in Champions League Clash
BSC Young Boys
3–2
FT
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
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3' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal GoalJ. Monteiro · Assist: F. Ugrinic -
22' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardAbdülkerim BardakçıTime wasting
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26' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardJaouen HadjamTime wasting
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29' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardS. LauperFoul
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32' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: D. von Ballmoos · On: M. Keller -
43' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardC. NiasseFoul
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45'+4 BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal GoalJ. Monteiro · Assist: S. Ganvoula -
45'+6 Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardL. TorreiraArgument
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46' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1Off: Dries Mertens · On: Hakim Ziyech -
46' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2Off: Fernando Muslera · On: G. Guvenc -
66' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Jelert · On: M. Batshuayi -
66' Galatasaray Goal · Normal GoalM. Batshuayi -
67' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: Jaouen Hadjam · On: N. Persson -
70' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardMohamed CamaraFoul
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72' Galatasaray Goal · Normal GoalM. Batshuayi · Assist: K. Akturkoglu -
74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Ganvoula · On: C. Itten -
74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Niasse · On: D. Males -
74' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: J. Monteiro · On: M. Elia -
79' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: L. Dubois -
83' BSC Young Boys Var · Penalty confirmedD. Males -
84' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardAbdülkerim BardakçıHandball
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84' Galatasaray Card · Red CardAbdülkerim BardakçıHandball
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86' BSC Young Boys Goal · PenaltyF. Ugrinic -
87' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5Off: 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.