Match report

Galatasaray Hold Atletico Madrid to a 1-1 Draw in UEFA Champions League

Galatasaray

1–1

Atletico Madrid

Jan 21, 2026

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Jan 21, 2026 · FT

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Galatasaray held their ground to secure a vital 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in a thrilling UEFA Champions League match, which featured early goals and crucial substitutions that maintained momentum throughout the game.

Key Facts

• Atletico Madrid's G. Simeone scored the opening goal in the 4th minute with an assist from M. Ruggeri.
• Galatasaray's M. Llorente conceded an own goal in the 20th minute.
• Atletico Madrid made five substitutions, including A. Sorloth for A. Griezmann and N. Gonzalez for J. Álvarez.
• Galatasaray substituted Gabriel Sara for Y. Akgun and I. Jakobs for B. A. Yilmaz.

Lineups

Galatasaray

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 U. Cakir (G)
7 R. Sallai (D)
6 D. Sanchez (D)
42 A. Bardakci (D)
17 E. Elmali (D)
34 L. Torreira (M)
99 M. Lemina (M)
10 L. Sane (M)
11 Y. Akgun (M)
53 B. A. Yilmaz (M)
45 V. Osimhen (F)

Substitutes

12 B. Sen
19 G. Guvenc
4 I. Jakobs
8 Gabriel Sara
9 M. Icardi
20 I. Gundogan
21 A. Kutucu
23 K. Ayhan
30 Y. Demir
64 Y. Kahraman
67 E. C. Karasu
68 F. Kocak

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

13 J. Oblak (G)
14 M. Llorente (D)
18 M. Pubill (D)
17 D. Hancko (D)
3 M. Ruggeri (D)
20 G. Simeone (M)
8 P. Barrios (M)
6 Koke (M)
11 T. Almada (M)
9 A. Sorloth (F)
19 J. Alvarez (F)

Substitutes

1 J. Musso
31 S. Esquivel
2 J. M. Gimenez
5 J. Cardoso
7 A. Griezmann
10 A. Baena
23 N. Gonzalez
24 R. Le Normand
28 T. Seidu
29 R. Belaid
34 J. Diaz
37 I. Luque

Timeline

4' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal

G. Simeone · Assist: M. Ruggeri
20' Galatasaray Goal · Own Goal

M. Llorente · Assist: R. Sallai
29' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card

M. Pubill

Foul
41' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card

T. Almada

Foul
46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1

Off: T. Almada · On: A. Baena
49' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card

Pablo Barrios

Foul
56' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2

Off: Koke · On: J. Cardoso
56' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3

Off: Pablo Barrios · On: Robin Le Normand
61' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card

R. Sallai

Foul
61' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Sorloth · On: A. Griezmann
65' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1

Off: Y. Akgun · On: Gabriel Sara
67' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card

G. Simeone

Foul
73' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5

Off: J. Álvarez · On: N. Gonzalez
80' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2

Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: I. Jakobs
83' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card

M. Lemina

Foul
88' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3

Off: L. Torreira · On: I. Gundogan

Match Stats

Stat	Galatasaray	Atletico Madrid
Fouls	11	11
Pass Accuracy	83%	85%
Offsides	1	0
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	7	15
Corners	4	7
Total Passes	443	521
Yellow Cards	3	4
Blocked Shots	3	3
Shots on Target	2	5
xG	0.50	1.43
Shots off Target	2	7
Possession	46%	54%
Goals Prevented	0	0
Accurate Passes	368	444
Shots Inside Box	3	10
Saves	3	2
Shots Outside Box	4	5

Key Match Notes

▸ G. Simeone's early goal in the 4th minute set Atletico Madrid on a strong start, only to be countered by an own goal from M. Llorente just 16 minutes later.
▸ Atletico Madrid's string of substitutions starting in the second half helped maintain their offensive pressure but could not break through Galatasaray's solid defense.