UCL: Royale Union Saint-Gilloise Claim 1-0 Win over Galatasaray

Galatasaray's home unbeaten run ends

Galatasaray's 33-game unbeaten run at home comes to an end as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise secure a 1-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League.

Galatasaray's first real chance came when Promise David's close-range effort went just wide...

Galatasaray's impressive 33-game unbeaten run at home in the Champions League came to an end with a 1-0 defeat to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise at Rams Park. Despite Galatasaray's strong home record, the Belgian side dominated the opening 45 minutes, setting the tone for the match.

The visitors' pressure paid off in the 57th minute when Promise David scored the only goal of the game, capitalizing on a clever pass from Raul Florucz and a run from Adem Zorgane. Galatasaray struggled to break down Union's disciplined defense, particularly with key players Victor Osimhen and Yunus Akgun missing due to injury.

Galatasaray's first real chance came when Promise David's close-range effort went just wide, a reminder of the team's attacking threat. Despite dominating possession, they struggled to break through, with Gabriel Sara's long-range shot hitting the post.

The Lions had been struggling in the Champions League, with their three consecutive wins coming after a long drought. Galatasaray's play was below par in the first half, but they pushed for a goal. The Unionistes, on the other hand, had a great chance to take the lead, but Ross Sykes' header hit the crossbar, denying them a halftime lead.

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Galatasaray knew they needed to step up in the second half, but it was the visitors who struck first. Promise David scored the opener, capitalizing on a clever pass from Raul Florucz and a run from Adem Zorgane. The Canadian striker made no mistake from close range, giving USG the lead 12 minutes after the restart.

The goal came after David had been fortunate to avoid a red card for a challenge on Ugurcan Cakir, who was already on a yellow. The decision to let him off seemed to influence the game, as Galatasaray struggled to respond to the setback.

Galatasaray pushed hard in the closing stages, but couldn't find a way past Union's defense. Gabriel Sara's header was saved, and Davinson Sanchez's follow-up effort sailed over the bar, capping a frustrating night for the Lions.

The defeat was compounded by the sending off of substitute Arda Unyay, leaving Galatasaray to rue missed chances. For Union, the win is a huge boost, keeping their play-off hopes alive with three games left. The Belgian side's disciplined performance earned them a well-deserved victory.