Ajax 0-3 Galatasaray: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Ajax 0-3 Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday, 05 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, that was a bit of a shocker, wasn’t it? Ajax, playing at home, were hoping to turn their fortunes around after a thumping 5-1 loss to Chelsea, but instead, they were handed another defeat, this time 3-0 by Galatasaray. The result was certainly surprising given Ajax’s home advantage, but Galatasaray showed no mercy, extending their winning run after a solid 3-1 victory over Bodø / Glimt. No Ajax player managed to stand out in this match, as they struggled to find their rhythm and were outclassed by a determined Galatasaray side.

Galatasaray, on the other hand, were clinical and took their chances brilliantly. The Turkish side’s performance was a testament to their current form, and they’ll be buzzing after this convincing win. Ajax’s defence was all over the place, and they’ll need to regroup quickly if they want to salvage anything from their season. It’s back to the drawing board for Ajax, while Galatasaray can celebrate a job well done.

Looking at the stats, it’s clear that Galatasaray were the more dominant side. Despite only having a slight edge in possession at 52% to Ajax’s 48%, they made it count where it mattered. Ajax managed more corners (3 to 2) and had a higher successful dribble percentage (53% to 46%), but it was Galatasaray who were more disciplined, not picking up a single yellow card while Ajax racked up four. The stats reflect a game where Galatasaray were more efficient and controlled, especially in the second half when they scored all their goals.

The key moments of the match all came in the second half, and they were all in Galatasaray’s favour. The first goal came in the 59th minute, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Galatasaray then capitalised on two penalties, scoring in the 66th and 78th minutes, which effectively sealed the match. These moments were turning points, as Ajax couldn’t recover from the early second-half deficit and the subsequent penalties.

Ajax lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Remko Pasveer in goal, but the defence of Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, and Owen Wijndal struggled to keep Galatasaray at bay. The midfield trio of Davy Klaassen, Jorthy Mokio, and Youri Regeer couldn’t control the game, and the attacking quartet of Oscar Gloukh, Mika Godts, and Wout Weghorst failed to make an impact. The lineup and formation didn’t help Ajax, as they were outplayed and outscored.

Galatasaray also opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, and it worked wonders for them. Uğurcan Çakır in goal had a relatively quiet night, thanks to a solid backline of Wilfried Singo, Davinson Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, and Ismail Jakobs. The midfield duo of Lucas Torreira and Mario Lemina controlled the game, while Leroy Sané, Gabriel Sara, and Roland Sallai provided the creativity and support for Victor Osimhen up front. The lineup and formation were spot on, contributing to a dominant performance.

Victor Osimhen was the standout player for Galatasaray and rightfully earns the Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award. His goal in the 59th minute was crucial in breaking the deadlock, and his presence up front caused Ajax’s defence all sorts of problems. Osimhen’s performance was a key factor in Galatasaray’s victory, and he showed why he’s one of the most feared strikers in the game.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Galatasaray (H)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Chelsea (A)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Ajax (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Bodø / Glimt (H)

Ajax are currently in 36th position with 0 points and will face FC Utrecht on November 09, 2025 at 11:15.

Galatasaray are in 9th position with 9 points and will play Kocaelispor on November 09, 2025 at 14:00.

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