The UEFA Champions League playoff stage has commenced with a high-scoring encounter in Istanbul.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that Turkey's Galatasaray hosted Italian giants Juventus in a thrilling match that ended in a decisive 5:2 victory for the home team. The goals for Galatasaray were scored by Gabriel Sara, Noa Lang (2 goals), Davinson Sanchez, and Sacha Boey.
The match, held at the RAMS Park, saw the "Yellow-Reds" dominate the pitch from the early stages. Gabriel Sara opened the scoring, followed by a clinical brace from Noa Lang, which effectively neutralized the Italian defense. Davinson Sanchez and Sacha Boey added to the tally, securing a significant advantage for the Turkish side ahead of the return leg.
The UEFA Champions League is Europe's premier club football competition, featuring the top-ranking teams from across the continent. Galatasaray, one of Azerbaijan's most supported international clubs due to close cultural ties between Azerbaijan and Turkey, continues its quest to reach the group stages of the prestigious tournament. This victory marks one of the most significant European results for the Istanbul club in recent seasons.
