Galatasaray overturned a half-time deficit to defeat ten-man Juventus 5-2, securing a significant advantage ahead of the second leg in Italy.
Galatasaray will carry a commanding three-goal cushion to Turin after a relentless 5-2 comeback victory over Juventus in their Champions League knockout play-off first leg.
Despite trailing 2-1 at the interval following a Teun Koopmeiners brace, the Turkish giants ignited a second-half surge. Noa Lang’s double and a Davinson Sanchez strike rapidly turned the tide at a rocking RAMS Park.
The evening soured further for the visitors when substitute Juan Cabal saw red, leaving Juventus vulnerable to a late onslaught.
Sacha Boey added a fifth in the closing stages to capitalize on the man advantage, punishing the ten-man Italians.
“Galatasaray scored five goals in a Champions League game for the first time,” marking a historic night that leaves Okan Buruk’s side in firm control.