Match report

Galatasaray Defeats PAOK 3-1 in UEFA Europa League

Galatasaray
Galatasaray
3–1
FT
PAOK
PAOK
Sep 25, 2024

Galatasaray showcased their dominance in the UEFA Europa League by defeating PAOK with a convincing 3-1 scoreline. The match saw Galatasaray take an early lead through an own goal from A. R. Baba before Giannis Konstantelias equalized for PAOK. Key moments included Y. Akgun's goal and M. Icardi's late strike, solidifying Galatasaray’s victory.

Key Facts

  • • Galatasaray 3–1 PAOK (UEFA Europa League)
  • • Own Goal by A. R. Baba in the 48th minute
  • • Giannis Konstantelias equalized for PAOK at 67'
  • • Y. Akgun scored a crucial goal for Galatasaray in the 75th minute
  • • M. Icardi secured victory with a late goal in added time

Lineups

Galatasaray

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

  • 8 K. Demirbay
  • 9 M. Icardi
  • 24 E. Jelert
  • 44 M. Batshuayi
  • 18 B. Kutlu
  • 38 A. Ordu
  • 83 E. Akman
  • 30 Y. Demir
  • 25 V. Nelsson
  • 12 B. Şen
  • 67 B. Luş
  • 90 M. Baltacı

PAOK

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 42 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 19 Jonny (D)
  • 16 T. Kędziora (D)
  • 15 O. Colley (D)
  • 21 A. Baba (D)
  • 2 M. Camara (M)
  • 27 M. Ozdoev (M)
  • 14 A. Živković (M)
  • 7 G. Konstantelias (M)
  • 11 Taison (M)
  • 9 F. Chalov (F)

Substitutes

  • 34 T. Tissoudali
  • 22 S. Schwab
  • 77 K. Despodov
  • 8 T. Bakayoko
  • 41 D. Monastirlis
  • 5 G. Michailidis
  • 25 K. Thymianis
  • 54 K. Balomenos
  • 47 S. Shoretire
  • 23 Joan Sastre

Timeline

  1. PAOK
    28' PAOK Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ozdoev

    Argument

  2. Galatasaray
    48' Galatasaray Goal · Own Goal
    A. R. Baba
  3. Galatasaray
    56' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    K. Ayhan

    Foul

  4. PAOK
    67' PAOK Goal · Normal Goal
    Giannis Konstantelias
  5. PAOK
    71' PAOK subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Chalov · On: T. Tissoudali
  6. Galatasaray
    75' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Akgun · Assist: V. Osimhen
  7. PAOK
    77' PAOK subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Ozdoev · On: S. Schwab
  8. PAOK
    77' PAOK subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Giannis Konstantelias · On: K. Despodov
  9. Galatasaray
    78' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: K. Demirbay
  10. Galatasaray
    78' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Osimhen · On: M. Icardi
  11. PAOK
    82' PAOK subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Camara · On: T. Bakayoko
  12. Galatasaray
    84' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Ayhan · On: E. Jelert
  13. Galatasaray
    87' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. A. Yilmaz · On: M. Batshuayi
  14. Galatasaray
    88' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Akgun · On: B. Kutlu
  15. Galatasaray
    90'+5 Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Icardi · Assist: K. Demirbay

Match Stats

Stat Galatasaray PAOK
Fouls 13 9
Pass Accuracy 81% 76%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 25 7
Corners 9 1
Total Passes 511 422
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 9 5
xG 2.42 0.87
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 56% 44%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 414 321
Shots Inside Box 19 4
Saves 4 7
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal by A. R. Baba at the half-hour mark gave Galatasaray an early advantage and set the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Y. Akgun's well-taken goal in the 75th minute shifted momentum back to Galatasaray after Giannis Konstantelias had equalized.