Galatasaray shared the lead with Ukrainians Dinamo kyiv after a spectacular match, on the penultimate day of the Europa League group stage.
Galatasaray looks set to secure a European victory at home thanks to an assist from Dries Mertens, but Dinamo kyiv spoils the party
Galatasaray opened the score very quickly after just six minutes of play. Davinson Sanchez headed a corner shot taken by Dries Mertens. Bardakcı (21st) then doubled the lead for the Turks, then Vanat’s goal just before the break allowed the visitors to maintain hope.
-The old Carolo Victor Osimhen converted a penalty putting Galatasaray in an even more comfortable position. However, Dinamo was not yet dead and buried and Yarmolenko, who came on at the break, saved the Ukrainians single-handedly with a double (68th and 81st) which sealed the final score at three all.
In the standings, the Turks (who will face Ajax on the last day) are now fifth with 13 points and a place among the first eight (synonymous with direct qualification) is not yet assured. Dinamo kyiv, meanwhile, recorded their very first point of the campaign.
