Match report

Galatasaray Defeats IF Elfsborg 4–3 in Thrilling UEFA Europa League Clash

Galatasaray
Galatasaray
4–3
FT
IF Elfsborg
IF Elfsborg
Oct 23, 2024

Galatasaray showcased their resilience and skill as they defeated visiting team IF Elfsborg with a nail-biting score of 4–3. The match was filled with moments of brilliance from both teams, particularly notable for the late fightback by IF Elfsborg. Goals from Mauro Icardi, an own goal by Isak Pettersson, Burak Yilmaz, and Yusuf Akgun ensured Galatasaray maintained their lead until the very end.

Key Facts

  • • Galatasaray scored four goals with contributions from Mauro Icardi (28'), an own goal by Isak Pettersson (39'), Burak Yilmaz (44'), and Yusuf Akgun (83')
  • • IF Elfsborg managed to score three times through Nils Hult (52'), Mubarak Baidoo from a penalty (65'), and Johan Larsson in injury time (90+2')
  • • T. Yegbe received a yellow card for IF Elfsborg, while Nils Hult also got a caution later in the game

Lineups

Galatasaray

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 19 G. Güvenç (G)
  • 23 K. Ayhan (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 42 A. Bardakcı (D)
  • 53 B. Yılmaz (M)
  • 34 L. Torreira (M)
  • 20 Gabriel Sara (M)
  • 11 Y. Akgün (M)
  • 10 D. Mertens (F)
  • 45 V. Osimhen (F)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 K. Demirbay
  • 18 B. Kutlu
  • 24 E. Jelert
  • 44 M. Batshuayi
  • 25 V. Nelsson
  • 58 A. Yeşilyurt
  • 83 E. Akman
  • 90 M. Baltacı
  • 30 Y. Demir
  • 38 A. Ordu
  • 12 B. Şen
  • 22 H. Ziyech

IF Elfsborg

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 31 I. Pettersson (G)
  • 29 I. Buhari (D)
  • 8 S. Holmén (D)
  • 2 T. Yegbe (D)
  • 15 S. Hedlund (M)
  • 16 T. Ouma (M)
  • 27 B. Zeneli (M)
  • 23 N. Hult (M)
  • 9 A. Zeneli (F)
  • 10 M. Baidoo (F)
  • 18 A. Qasem (F)

Substitutes

  • 6 A. Baldursson
  • 14 J. Abdullai
  • 12 E. Holten
  • 19 R. Kaib
  • 13 J. Larsson
  • 1 M. Uppenberg
  • 30 M. Bundgaard
  • 7 J. Thomasen
  • 4 G. Henriksson
  • 11 E. Guðmundsson

Timeline

  1. Galatasaray
    28' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Icardi
  2. IF Elfsborg
    38' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow Card
    T. Yegbe

    Foul

  3. Galatasaray
    39' Galatasaray Goal · Own Goal
    Isak Pettersson
  4. Galatasaray
    44' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    B. A. Yilmaz · Assist: Gabriel Sara
  5. IF Elfsborg
    52' IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal Goal
    N. Hult · Assist: S. Hedlund
  6. IF Elfsborg
    62' IF Elfsborg Var · Penalty confirmed
    A. Qasem
  7. IF Elfsborg
    65' IF Elfsborg Goal · Penalty
    M. Baidoo
  8. Galatasaray
    74' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: K. Demirbay
  9. Galatasaray
    74' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: B. Kutlu
  10. IF Elfsborg
    76' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Zeneli · On: A. Baldursson
  11. IF Elfsborg
    77' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Zeneli · On: J. Abdullai
  12. IF Elfsborg
    79' IF Elfsborg Card · Yellow Card
    N. Hult

    Persistent fouling

  13. IF Elfsborg
    82' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Baidoo · On: E. Holten
  14. IF Elfsborg
    82' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Qasem · On: R. Kaib
  15. Galatasaray
    83' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Akgun
  16. Galatasaray
    86' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Akgun · On: E. Jelert
  17. Galatasaray
    86' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Osimhen · On: M. Batshuayi
  18. Galatasaray
    89' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Torreira · On: Victor Nelsson
  19. IF Elfsborg
    90'+2 IF Elfsborg Goal · Normal Goal
    Johan Larsson · Assist: A. Baldursson
  20. Galatasaray
    90'+6 Galatasaray Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Batshuayi
  21. IF Elfsborg
    90' IF Elfsborg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Yegbe · On: Johan Larsson

Match Stats

Stat Galatasaray IF Elfsborg
Fouls 5 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 69%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 14
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 568 297
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 11 6
xG 3.34 2.29
Shots off Target 8 5
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 486 204
Shots Inside Box 20 7
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Galatasaray took control early with goals from Icardi and an own goal by Pettersson, followed by Yilmaz's finish to make it 3-0 at half-time.
  • ▸ IF Elfsborg showed great determination with two quickfire goals from Nils Hult and a penalty by Mubarak Baidoo, but Yusuf Akgun restored Galatasaray’s two-goal lead before IF Elfsborg pulled one back in injury time.