Match report

Malmo FF Draws 2-2 with Galatasaray in Europa League Clash

Malmo FF
Malmo FF
2–2
FT
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Dec 12, 2024

Malmo FF demonstrated immense fighting spirit as they clawed back from a two-goal deficit to earn a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Galatasaray in their UEFA Europa League clash. E. Botheim put Malmo ahead early on, but goals from E. Jelert and Y. Akgun saw Galatasaray take the lead before half-time. S. Peña scored an injury-time equalizer for Malmo to secure a point.

Key Facts

  • • Malmo FF 2–2 Galatasaray (UEFA Europa League match on December 12, 2024)
  • • E. Botheim scored the first goal for Malmo FF at minute 24.
  • • Galatasaray equalized through E. Jelert at minute 43 and Y. Akgun at minute 56.
  • • S. Peña netted the late equalizer for Malmo in injury time (90+2).
  • • Multiple substitutions occurred, including key moves by both teams to maintain momentum.

Lineups

Malmo FF

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 30 J. Persson (G)
  • 17 J. Stryger Larsen (D)
  • 19 C. Rösler (D)
  • 35 N. Zätterström (D)
  • 25 Gabriel Busanello (D)
  • 5 S. Rieks (M)
  • 7 O. Rosengren (M)
  • 23 L. Berg Johnsen (M)
  • 38 H. Bolin (M)
  • 10 A. Christiansen (F)
  • 20 E. Botheim (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 T. Ali
  • 9 I. Kiese Thelin
  • 8 S. Peña
  • 16 O. Berg
  • 41 W. Åkesson
  • 39 W. Nieroth Lundgren
  • 6 O. Lewicki
  • 37 A. Skogmar
  • 34 Z. Loukili
  • 13 M. Olsson
  • 14 S. Jørgensen
  • 33 E. Makolli

Galatasaray

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Muslera (G)
  • 90 M. Baltacı (D)
  • 6 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 42 A. Bardakcı (D)
  • 24 E. Jelert (M)
  • 34 L. Torreira (M)
  • 20 Gabriel Sara (M)
  • 18 B. Kutlu (M)
  • 10 D. Mertens (F)
  • 11 Y. Akgün (F)
  • 44 M. Batshuayi (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 K. Demirbay
  • 25 V. Nelsson
  • 83 E. Akman
  • 22 H. Ziyech
  • 67 B. Luş
  • 19 G. Güvenç
  • 68 R. Dilek
  • 12 B. Şen
  • 58 A. Yeşilyurt

Timeline

  1. Malmo FF
    24' Malmo FF Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Botheim · Assist: Jens Stryger Larsen
  2. Malmo FF
    32' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    H. Bolin

    Foul

  3. Galatasaray
    32' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Sanchez · On: K. Demirbay
  4. Malmo FF
    39' Malmo FF Card · Yellow Card
    Søren Rieks

    Persistent fouling

  5. Galatasaray
    43' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Jelert · Assist: K. Demirbay
  6. Galatasaray
    52' Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    L. Torreira

    Foul

  7. Galatasaray
    56' Galatasaray Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Akgun · Assist: Dries Mertens
  8. Malmo FF
    65' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Bolin · On: T. Ali
  9. Galatasaray
    73' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Dries Mertens · On: Victor Nelsson
  10. Malmo FF
    74' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Anders Christiansen · On: I. Kiese
  11. Malmo FF
    74' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Rosengren · On: S. Peña
  12. Malmo FF
    82' Malmo FF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Søren Rieks · On: O. Berg
  13. Galatasaray
    87' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gabriel Sara · On: E. Akman
  14. Galatasaray
    87' Galatasaray subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Jelert · On: Hakim Ziyech
  15. Malmo FF
    90'+2 Malmo FF Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Peña · Assist: Busanello
  16. Galatasaray
    90'+4 Galatasaray Card · Yellow Card
    M. Baltacı

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Malmo FF Galatasaray
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 78% 84%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 21 9
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 436 470
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 2.45 0.81
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 339 394
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Malmo FF took an early lead through E. Botheim's goal at minute 24, setting a positive tone.
  • ▸ Galatasaray responded with two quick goals from E. Jelert and Y. Akgun to take the lead just before halftime, shifting momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ S. Peña's late equalizer for Malmo FF ensured they salvaged a point in injury time, keeping their Europa League hopes alive.