Match report
Sparta Praha Defeats Galatasaray 4-1 in Europa League Clash
Sparta Praha
4–1
FT
Galatasaray
Feb 22, 2024
Sparta Praha stunned Galatasaray with an impressive performance, securing a dominant 4-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash. Despite conceding early to Abdulkerim Bardakçı’s equalizer, Sparta Praha showcased resilience and tactical prowess under pressure.
Key Facts
- • Sparta Praha: 4 goals (A. Preciado, I. Tuci, L. Haraslín, J. Kuchta)
- • Galatasaray: 1 goal (Abdulkerim Bardakçı)
- • Red card for Galatasaray’s K. Ayhan
- • Early yellow cards for Galatasaray players K. Demirbay and B. Kutlu
- • Sparta Praha dominated the second half with three additional goals
Lineups
Sparta Praha
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 P. Vindahl (G)
- 41 M. Vitík (D)
- 27 F. Panák (D)
- 25 A. Sørensen (D)
- 2 Á. Preciado (M)
- 6 K. Kairinen (M)
- 20 Q. Laçi (M)
- 28 T. Wiesner (M)
- 22 L. Haraslín (F)
- 7 V. Olatunji (F)
- 9 J. Kuchta (F)
Substitutes
- 11 I. Tuci
- 30 J. Zelený
- 18 L. Sadílek
- 29 M. Ševčík
- 4 M. Solbakken
- 44 J. Surovčík
- 49 A. Ševínský
- 10 A. Karabec
- 24 V. Vorel
- 19 J. Mejdr
- 21 J. Pešek
- 26 P. Vydra
Galatasaray
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 F. Muslera (G)
- 23 K. Ayhan (D)
- 6 D. Sánchez (D)
- 42 A. Bardakcı (D)
- 18 B. Kutlu (D)
- 8 K. Demirbay (M)
- 34 L. Torreira (M)
- 53 B. Yılmaz (M)
- 10 D. Mertens (M)
- 7 K. Aktürkoğlu (M)
- 9 M. Icardi (F)
Substitutes
- 14 W. Zaha
- 27 Sérgio Oliveira
- 20 Tetê
- 95 Carlos Vinícius
- 81 H. Akman
- 19 G. Güvenç
- 50 J. Yılmaz
- 56 B. Demiroğlu
- 58 A. Yeşilyurt
- 72 A. Bülbül
Timeline
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8' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal GoalA. Preciado · Assist: K. Kairinen
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16' Galatasaray Goal · Normal GoalAbdülkerim Bardakçı
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22' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardK. Demirbay
Foul
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24' Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardB. Kutlu
Foul
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31' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow CardAsger Sørensen
Foul
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62' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: W. Zaha
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62' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2Off: Dries Mertens · On: Sérgio Oliveira
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66' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 1Off: V. Olatunji · On: I. Tuci
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70' Galatasaray Card · Red CardK. Ayhan
Foul
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70' Galatasaray Var · Card upgradeK. Ayhan
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72' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Wiesner · On: J. Zelený
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74' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal GoalI. Tuci · Assist: J. Zelený
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75' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Demirbay · On: Tete
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76' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow CardJ. Kuchta
Argument
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80' Sparta Praha Goal · Normal GoalL. Haraslín · Assist: I. Tuci
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83' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Torreira · On: Carlos Vinicius
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85' Sparta Praha Card · Yellow CardA. Preciado
Time wasting
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87' Sparta Praha subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Haraslín · On: Lukáš Sadílek
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90'+6 Sparta Praha Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kuchta · Assist: Qazim Laci
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90'+8 Galatasaray Card · Yellow CardCarlos Vinicius
Argument
Match Stats
| Stat | Sparta Praha | Galatasaray |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 79% |
| Offsides | 2 | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 11 | 11 |
| Corners | 4 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 326 | 455 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 2 |
| xG | 2.15 | 1.15 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 42% | 58% |
| Accurate Passes | 234 | 360 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 8 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The red card issued to K. Ayhan in the 70th minute shifted momentum decisively towards Sparta Praha, allowing them to capitalize on their numerical advantage.
- ▸ Sparta Praha’s second goal by I. Tuci in the 74th minute solidified their lead and marked a turning point as Galatasaray struggled with ten men.