Galatasaray 0-1 Union Saint-Gilloise: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments
Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Galatasaray 0-1 Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.
Galatasaray 0-1 Union Saint-Gilloise Post-Match Review
The match started with Galatasaray taking control of possession, but an early yellow card to Ilkay Gundogan in the 13th minute for the hosts set a cautious tone. Union Saint-Gilloise grew into the game, earning a yellow for Pierre David in the 36th minute, as both sides struggled to create clear chances in a tight first half. After the break, Galatasaray made their only substitution in the 53rd minute with Abdulkadir Unyay replacing Ismail Jakobs, but the visitors responded with their own change five minutes later, Kevin Rodriguez coming on for Promise David.
Momentum shifted slightly towards Union Saint-Gilloise with more corners, but a flurry of yellow cards around the hour mark – Lucas Torreira and Davinson Sanchez for Galatasaray in the 63rd and 64th minutes, plus Anan Khalaili for the visitors in the 63rd – disrupted the flow.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk picked up a booking in the 70th minute, and Union Saint-Gilloise made further changes at 71 minutes with Rob Schoofs replacing Alessio Ait El Hadj and Sofiane Boufal coming on for Robert Florucz. The game turned late when Abdulkadir Unyay received yellow cards in the 80th and 89th minutes, leading to his red card in the 89th, leaving Galatasaray with 10 men as Union Saint-Gilloise brought on Franck Leysen for Ousseynou Niang in the 90th minute, but neither side could find a breakthrough in a goalless draw.
Galatasaray 0-1 Union Saint-Gilloise Statistics
Galatasaray dominated possession with 66% compared to Union Saint-Gilloise’s 34%, allowing them to dictate much of the tempo, but their five yellow cards and one red card highlighted disciplinary issues that hampered their ability to convert control into goals, ultimately contributing to the stalemate.
The visitors edged corners 5-4 and recorded an assist, suggesting they created the better opportunities despite fewer successful dribbles (29 to Galatasaray’s 49), while their four substitutions provided fresh legs that helped maintain pressure without breaking the deadlock. Penalties and injury-time goals were absent for both teams, underscoring a match defined more by caution and fouls than attacking flair.
Key Moments from Galatasaray 0-1 Union Saint-Gilloise
The match’s major turning point came in the 89th minute when Galatasaray’s Abdulkadir Unyay received his second yellow card, resulting in a red card and leaving his team a man down for the closing stages, which prevented any late push for a winner.
Earlier, a flurry of bookings around the 63rd and 64th minutes – including Lucas Torreira and Davinson Sanchez for Galatasaray, and Anan Khalaili for Union Saint-Gilloise – stalled momentum just as the game was opening up after half-time substitutions.
Union Saint-Gilloise’s multiple changes, particularly the double switch in the 71st minute, bringing on Rob Schoofs and Sofiane Boufal, injected energy, but without a decisive goal, the red card proved the defining incident in a frustrating encounter.
Galatasaray 0-1 Union Saint-Gilloise Lineups
Galatasaray
Galatasaray lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, with a solid midfield trio providing the base for their possession dominance, though the partnership between Lucas Torreira and Ilkay Gundogan was tested by early bookings. Davinson Sanchez anchored the defence effectively despite his yellow card, while Abdulkadir Unyay’s introduction as a second-half substitute added width but ultimately led to disciplinary trouble.
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise deployed a 3-4-1-2 shape, relying on wing-backs for width and a creative link player behind the forwards to exploit counters, with Alessio Ait El Hadj and Robert Florucz starting in key roles before making way in the 71st minute. The setup allowed them to stay compact against Galatasaray’s possession, with Promise David’s first-half contribution notable before his substitution.
Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match
Man of the Match Union's Promise David due to his assist and involvement before being substituted in the 58th minute, as his actions helped create one of the few genuine threats in an otherwise cagey affair.
Updated Form Guide
Galatasaray
Recent Champions League matches:
- Loss: 0-1 vs Union Saint-Gilloise (H)
- Win: 3-0 vs Ajax (A)
- Win: 3-1 vs Bodø / Glimt (H)
- Win: 1-0 vs Liverpool (H)
- Loss: 1-5 vs Eintracht Frankfurt (A)
Union Saint-Gilloise
Recent Champions League matches:
- Win: 1-0 vs Galatasaray (A)
- Loss: 1-3 vs Atlético Madrid (A)
- Loss: 0-4 vs Inter (H)
- Loss: 0-4 vs Newcastle United (H)
- Win: 3-1 vs PSV (A)
What’s Next for Both Teams?
Galatasaray
Galatasaray will aim to address their disciplinary lapses after this defeat and red card, focusing on better composure as they prepare for their upcoming league and European fixtures, where maintaining numbers on the pitch will be crucial to turning possession into points.
Union Saint-Gilloise
Union Saint-Gilloise can take positives from matching a strong opponent away from home and earning a 1-0 win, with their tactical substitutions showing depth that could serve them well in their next domestic and continental matches, building on this resilient display.
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