Match report

Ajax Secures Crucial 2-1 Win Over Galatasaray in Europa League

Ajax
Ajax
2–1
FT
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Jan 30, 2025

Ajax continued their strong form in the UEFA Europa League by defeating Galatasaray 2–1. Bertrand Traoré and K. Fitz-Jim scored for Ajax, while V. Osimhen managed a late consolation goal for Galatasaray.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax: 2 goals (Bertrand Traoré at 23', K. Fitz-Jim at 58')
  • • Galatasaray: 1 goal (V. Osimhen at 90'+4)
  • • Yellow Cards for Galatasaray: V. Osimhen, L. Torreira, D. Sanchez
  • • Substitutions for Ajax: M. Godts on for C. Akpom at 12', B. Brobbey on for W. Weghorst at 73'
  • • Late Substitutions for Galatasaray: B. A. Yilmaz on for E. Akman at 89'

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Pasveer (G)
  • 3 A. Gaaei (D)
  • 37 J. Šutalo (D)
  • 15 Y. Baas (D)
  • 4 J. Hato (D)
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim (M)
  • 6 J. Henderson (M)
  • 8 K. Taylor (M)
  • 20 B. Traoré (F)
  • 9 B. Brobbey (F)
  • 11 M. Godts (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Akpom
  • 25 W. Weghorst
  • 23 S. Berghuis
  • 31 J. Mokio
  • 24 D. Rugani
  • 13 A. Kaplan
  • 38 K. Hlynsson
  • 47 G. Alders
  • 12 J. Gorter
  • 33 B. Tahirović
  • 40 D. Ramaj
  • 29 C. Rasmussen

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)
  • 34 L. Torreira (M)
  • 20 Gabriel Sara (M)
  • 11 Y. Akgün (M)
  • 10 D. Mertens (M)
  • 53 B. Yılmaz (M)
  • 45 V. Osimhen (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 E. Jelert
  • 44 M. Batshuayi
  • 30 Y. Demir
  • 83 E. Akman
  • 25 V. Nelsson
  • 90 M. Baltacı
  • 38 A. Ordu
  • 19 G. Güvenç
  • 65 K. Subaşı
  • 67 B. Luş

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    12' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Godts · On: C. Akpom
  2. Ajax
    23' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    Bertrand Traoré
  3. Galatasaray
    38' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    V. Osimhen

    Foul

  4. Galatasaray
    53' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    L. Torreira

    Argument

  5. Ajax
    58' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Fitz-Jim · Assist: Bertrand Traoré
  6. Galatasaray
    61' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Akgun · On: E. Jelert
  7. Galatasaray
    61' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Kutlu · On: M. Batshuayi
  8. Galatasaray
    69' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: Y. Demir
  9. Ajax
    72' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Bertrand Traoré

    Foul

  10. Ajax
    73' Ajax subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Brobbey · On: W. Weghorst
  11. Ajax
    73' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bertrand Traoré · On: S. Berghuis
  12. Ajax
    77' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Fitz-Jim · On: J. Mokio
  13. Ajax
    77' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Henderson · On: D. Rugani
  14. Galatasaray
    79' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sanchez

    Foul

  15. Galatasaray
    89' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: E. Akman
  16. Galatasaray
    89' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Sanchez · On: Victor Nelsson
  17. Galatasaray
    90'+4 Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Osimhen

Match Stats

Stat Ajax Galatasaray
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 81% 87%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 28
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 375 567
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 6 9
xG 1.44 2.71
Shots off Target 5 12
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 305 495
Shots Inside Box 8 19
Saves 8 4
Shots Outside Box 4 9

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bertrand Traoré's early goal at 23' gave Ajax a significant advantage, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ K. Fitz-Jim's second goal in the 58th minute solidified Ajax's lead and put Galatasaray under immense pressure.
  • ▸ Galatasaray's late goal by V. Osimhen at 90'+4 could not change the outcome, despite their efforts to equalize.