Match report
BSC Young Boys Defeat Galatasaray 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Galatasaray
0–1
FT
BSC Young Boys
Aug 27, 2024
BSC Young Boys stunned the home crowd at Galatasaray with a late goal by A. Virginius, securing a crucial away win in their UEFA Champions League opener. Fernando Muslera was sent off for violent conduct just before the goal, leaving Galatasaray to fight against ten men. Despite numerous substitutions and yellow cards on both sides, BSC Young Boys managed to hold on for the 1-0 victory.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Galatasaray 0–1 BSC Young Boys
- • Goal Scorer: A. Virginius (87') for BSC Young Boys
- • Red Card: Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray) at 87'
- • Yellow Cards: S. Ganvoula, Victor Nelsson, M. Icardi (Galatasaray); D. Males (BSC Young Boys)
- • Key Substitutions: D. Kohn for E. Jelert (Galatasaray), Jaouen Hadjam for N. Persson (Young Boys)
Lineups
Galatasaray
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 F. Muslera (G)
- 53 B. Yılmaz (D)
- 25 V. Nelsson (D)
- 23 K. Ayhan (D)
- 17 D. Köhn (D)
- 22 H. Ziyech (M)
- 20 Gabriel Sara (M)
- 34 L. Torreira (M)
- 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
- 44 M. Batshuayi (F)
- 9 M. Icardi (F)
Substitutes
- 24 E. Jelert
- 18 B. Kutlu
- 8 K. Demirbay
- 10 D. Mertens
- 19 G. Güvenç
- 83 E. Akman
- 12 B. Şen
- 90 M. Baltacı
- 72 A. Bülbül
- 15 L. Dubois
- 11 Y. Akgün
- 68 R. Dilek
BSC Young Boys
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 33 M. Keller (G)
- 27 L. Blum (D)
- 13 M. Camara (D)
- 4 T. Zoukrou (D)
- 3 J. Hadjam (D)
- 30 S. Lauper (M)
- 20 C. Niasse (M)
- 77 J. Monteiro (M)
- 7 F. Ugrinic (M)
- 11 E. Colley (M)
- 35 S. Ganvoula (F)
Substitutes
- 19 N. Persson
- 21 A. Virginius
- 9 C. Itten
- 14 M. Chaiwa
- 39 D. Males
- 5 A. Husic
- 10 K. Imeri
- 26 D. von Ballmoos
- 23 L. Benito
- 24 Z. Athekame
- 40 D. Marzino
Timeline
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33' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardS. Ganvoula
Foul
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38' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardVictor Nelsson
Foul
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46' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Kohn · On: E. Jelert
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46' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2Off: Hakim Ziyech · On: B. Kutlu
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63' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3Off: Gabriel Sara · On: K. Demirbay
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68' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 1Off: Jaouen Hadjam · On: N. Persson
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69' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Monteiro · On: A. Virginius
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75' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardM. Icardi
Foul
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76' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Batshuayi · On: Dries Mertens
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77' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Ganvoula · On: C. Itten
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80' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 4Off: E. Colley · On: M. Chaiwa
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80' BSC Young Boys subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Ugrinic · On: D. Males
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84' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardD. Males
Argument
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87' Galatasaray Card · Red CardFernando Muslera
Violent conduct
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87' BSC Young Boys Goal · Normal GoalA. Virginius · Assist: C. Itten
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89' BSC Young Boys Card · Yellow CardA. Virginius
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89' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: G. Guvenc
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90'+6 Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardDries Mertens
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Galatasaray | BSC Young Boys |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 13 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 75% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 16 |
| Corners | 5 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 504 | 315 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 426 | 236 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 12 |
| Saves | 6 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The sending off of Galatasaray's Fernando Muslera at the 87th minute was a pivotal moment that changed the momentum of the game, allowing BSC Young Boys to secure their goal.
- ▸ A. Virginius' late goal in the 87th minute proved decisive as it capitalized on Galatasaray playing with ten men, sealing a vital away win for BSC Young Boys.