Match report

Galatasaray and AZ Alkmaar Draw 2-2 in Europa League Clash

Galatasaray
Galatasaray
2–2
FT
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar
Feb 20, 2025

Galatasaray secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw against AZ Alkmaar in their UEFA Europa League match, showcasing resilience. Both teams demonstrated strong offensive play with goals from V. Osimhen and R. Sallai for Galatasaray, while D. Kasius and S. Maikuma scored for AZ Alkmaar.

Key Facts

  • • AZ Alkmaar took the lead through goals by S. Maikuma (42') and D. Kasius (55'),
  • • V. Osimhen responded for Galatasaray with a goal in the 56th minute,
  • • R. Sallai equalized for Galatasaray at 70',
  • • Galatasaray's E. Jelert received a yellow card for fouling an opponent,

Lineups

Galatasaray

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 19 G. Güvenç (G)
  • 26 C. Cuesta (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 42 A. Bardakcı (D)
  • 24 E. Jelert (D)
  • 53 B. Yılmaz (M)
  • 34 L. Torreira (M)
  • 20 Gabriel Sara (M)
  • 7 R. Sallai (M)
  • 10 D. Mertens (F)
  • 45 V. Osimhen (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 K. Demirbay
  • 90 M. Baltacı
  • 18 B. Kutlu
  • 30 Y. Demir
  • 67 B. Luş
  • 65 K. Subaşı
  • 1 F. Muslera
  • 50 J. Yılmaz
  • 72 Ç. Balta
  • 71 H. Turan
  • 83 E. Akman
  • 63 İ. Halidi

AZ Alkmaar

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Owusu-Oduro (G)
  • 16 S. Maikuma (D)
  • 3 W. Goes (D)
  • 5 Alexandre Penetra (D)
  • 18 D. Møller Wolfe (D)
  • 6 P. Koopmeiners (M)
  • 14 K. Belić (M)
  • 21 E. Poku (M)
  • 10 S. Mijnans (M)
  • 23 M. Lahdo (M)
  • 9 T. Parrott (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 Z. Buurmeester
  • 30 D. Kasius
  • 26 K. Smit
  • 34 M. de Wit
  • 11 I. Sadiq
  • 4 B. Martins Indi
  • 22 M. Dekker
  • 37 R. Daal
  • 78 S. van Duijn
  • 12 H. Verhulst
  • 41 J. Zoet

Timeline

  1. AZ Alkmaar
    12' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Mijnans · On: Z. Buurmeester
  2. AZ Alkmaar
    42' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Maikuma
  3. Galatasaray
    46' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: K. Demirbay
  4. AZ Alkmaar
    46' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Lahdo · On: D. Kasius
  5. AZ Alkmaar
    55' AZ Alkmaar Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Kasius
  6. Galatasaray
    56' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Osimhen · Assist: L. Torreira
  7. AZ Alkmaar
    61' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Belic · On: Kees Smit
  8. Galatasaray
    65' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    E. Jelert

    Foul

  9. Galatasaray
    70' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Sallai · Assist: B. A. Yilmaz
  10. Galatasaray
    73' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Sara · On: Y. Demir
  11. Galatasaray
    80' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Osimhen · On: B. Luş
  12. AZ Alkmaar
    87' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. M. Wolfe · On: Mees de Wit
  13. AZ Alkmaar
    87' AZ Alkmaar subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Parrott · On: I. Sadiq

Match Stats

Stat Galatasaray AZ Alkmaar
Fouls 17 16
Pass Accuracy 86% 71%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 26
Corners 5 8
Total Passes 564 304
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 7
Shots on Target 9 11
xG 0.93 3.20
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 484 215
Shots Inside Box 14 19
Saves 8 7
Shots Outside Box 6 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ AZ Alkmaar took the lead in quick succession with goals from S. Maikuma and D. Kasius, putting pressure on Galatasaray to respond.
  • ▸ Galatasaray's V. Osimhen and R. Sallai scored crucial equalizing goals within a short span of play, which kept their Europa League aspirations alive.