Galatasaray delivered a historic performance in the UEFA Champions League play-off, crushing Juventus 5-2 at RAMS Park and sending shockwaves across Europe. After trailing at halftime, the Turkish giants roared back in the second half, completely dismantling the Italian powerhouse.
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The match got off to a thrilling start as Gabriel Sara put Galatasaray ahead in the 15th minute. Juventus quickly responded through Teun Koopmeiners, who scored twice to put the visitors 2-1 up at the break.
The second half, however, belonged entirely to Galatasaray. With the fans behind them, the hosts dominated possession and pressed relentlessly. Noa Lang, making his Champions League debut for Galatasaray, equalized in the 49th minute, sparking a remarkable comeback.
Davinson Sánchez then put the team ahead in the 60th minute. Juventus, reduced to ten men after a red card, struggled to contain the relentless Galatasaray attack. Lang struck again to double the lead, and Sacha Boey sealed the 5-2 victory late in the game.
Noa Lang’s two-goal debut highlighted his immediate impact on Europe’s biggest stage, while Galatasaray’s tactical discipline and intensity in the second half left Juventus reeling.
With this commanding win, Galatasaray heads into the return leg in Turin with a three-goal advantage, putting them in a strong position to reach the next round of the Champions League and continue their European campaign.