Spectacular draw in Istanbul. Onana makes fatal errors, but United find the 3-3 with Garnacho, Fernandes and McTominay.
Galatasaray and Manchester United drew 3-3 in a match full of emotions and twists. The evening in Istanbul was marked by errors from the Red Devils goalkeeper, Andre Onana, who gave the Turks two goals. Despite this, United showed character, coming from behind twice to take home a precious point.
The match started with Manchester United taking the lead thanks to a goal from Alejandro Garnacho. Galatasaray's response was immediate: Hakim Ziyech scored from a free kick, thanks to a duck from Onana. Bruno Fernandes put the visitors back ahead, but Ziyech equalized again, again with a set shot that fooled the Cameroonian goalkeeper.
In the second half, Kerem Akturkoglu gave the Turks the lead, but Scott McTominay made the score 3-3. Onana's performance was widely criticized. His errors allowed Galatasaray to stay in the game and snatch a draw that seemed unexpected.
However, Manchester United's reaction was commendable: Erik ten Hag's team never gave up and fought until the end. The implications for Manchester United are clear: the team needs to improve their defensive solidity, but the determination shown is a positive sign. For Galatasaray, the point obtained is an important result from a qualifying perspective.
The draw in Istanbul also highlights United's chronic fragilities away in the Champions League. Ten Hag's team conceded three goals for the third time in four European matches, a worrying fact in view of the direct clashes. On the other hand, Galatasaray has shown that it can compete with top-level teams, making the most of its opponents' weaknesses.
The Turkish evening reignited the debate on the choice of Onana as starter. The former Inter goalkeeper, paid 50 million, continues to alternate decisive saves with gross errors. Ten Hag will have to evaluate whether to trust him or whether to focus on a change in view of the next challenges.
The atmosphere at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi played a key role. The Galatasaray fans pushed the team for the entire 90 minutes, creating constant pressure that put United's defense in difficulty. This environmental factor is often decisive in European nights and it was so this time too.
From a tactical point of view, Ten Hag opted for an offensive approach that paid off in the scoring phase but exposed the rearguard. Okan Buruk's Galatasaray instead exploited dead balls as their main weapon, with Ziyech proving lethal. The match confirmed that United remain vulnerable at set pieces, a problem Ten Hag has yet to resolve.
What's next: Manchester United will face Bayern Munich in the next matchday of the Champions League, while Galatasaray will play against Copenhagen. Read at Gazzetta dello Sport
The match between Galatasaray and Manchester United was one of the most exciting of the season, with both teams creating plenty of scoring opportunities. Onana's performance was particularly disappointing, with some errors changing the course of the match. This draw keeps the competition alive in the group and puts pressure on United for their next fixtures.
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