Galatasaray Shines with 3-1 Victory Over Cagliari in Preseason Friendly
What a great day for Galatasaray fans! The Turkish giants continue to impress in their preseason campaign, and today’s 3-1 win over Italy’s Cagliari was another strong statement ahead of the new season. Played at Austria’s Raiffeisen Arena, the match gave us a glimpse of Galatasaray's attacking rhythm and solid preparation, while also highlighting a few defensive lessons still to be learned.
The game started with high energy, but it was Cagliari who drew first blood. In the 16th minute, Adopo connected with a well-placed header from a set piece and put the Italians ahead 1-0. That early goal was a bit of a wake-up call for Galatasaray, who responded in style. Just four minutes later, Sallai capitalized on a loose ball in the box and calmly slotted home the equalizer, making it 1-1.
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From that point on, Galatasaray took full control. They dominated possession, created opportunities, and kept Cagliari on the back foot. Their second goal came in the 29th minute, when Sallai again played a key role by stealing the ball from Cagliari’s defense and setting up Yılmaz, who gave the Lions a well-earned 2-1 lead.
The first half ended with Galatasaray clearly on top, and in the second half, they didn’t slow down. In the 58th minute, Ünyay delivered a fantastic strike from outside the box to put the game to bed at 3-1. From then on, the match slowed in pace. Galatasaray controlled the tempo, while Cagliari struggled to make any meaningful offensive moves.
Overall, it was a great test for both sides. Galatasaray looked sharp and efficient, continuing their excellent preseason form with attacking flair and team chemistry on full display. On the other hand, Cagliari showed brief moments of promise, especially in their set pieces, but lacked the intensity to keep up with Galatasaray’s pace and ball control.
The Raiffeisen Arena crowd witnessed a confident performance from the Turkish side, who seem more than ready for the season ahead. With players like Sallai, Yılmaz, and Ünyay stepping up and the team playing with purpose, Galatasaray fans have every reason to feel optimistic.
If this match is any indication of what’s to come, we’re in for an exciting season from the Lions.
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