Galatasaray lost 4-1 to Sparta Prague of Czech Republic in the UEFA Europa League play-off round rematch and bid farewell to Europe. Galatasaray, who won the first match 3-1, lost 4-1 to their opponent in the rematch and failed to advance.
Match Highlights:
Galatasaray started the match well and took the lead in the 16th minute through Abdülkerim Bardakçı. However, Sparta Prague equalized with a goal in the 28th minute. In the second half, Sparta Prague scored in the 58th, 72nd and 87th minutes to make the score 4-1. Galatasaray’s Kaan Ayhan was sent off in the 70th minute with a red card.
Conclusion:
With this result, Galatasaray said goodbye to Europe. Sparta Prague, on the other hand, qualified for the last 16.
News Details:
Date: February 23, 2024
Tournament: UEFA Europa League Play-Off Round Rematch
Venue: Generali Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
Referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz (Spain)
Match Result: Sparta Prague 4-1 Galatasaray
Goals for Galatasaray:
16′ Abdulkerim Bardakci
Goals for Sparta Prague:
28′ Ladislav Krejci
58′ Martin Nemec
72′ Adam Hložek
87′ Tomas Soucek
Red Card
70′ Kaan Ayhan (Galatasaray)
Next Phase:
Sparta Prague will face Manchester United in the last 16 round of the UEFA Europa League.
Additional Information:
Galatasaray were eliminated from the European Cup for the first time in the 2023-2024 season.
Galatasaray last failed to qualify from the Europa League group in the 2019-2020 season.
Sparta Prague last reached the last 16 of the Europa League in the 2013-2014 season.
Galatasaray failed to protect their advantage from the first leg and lost 4-1 to Sparta Prague, saying goodbye to Europe. Kaan Ayhan’s red card also had a negative impact on the match. Sparta Prague, on the other hand, qualified for the last 16 with this win and will face Manchester United.
