Rīgas FS faced off against Galatasaray in a thrilling UEFA Europa League match. The match ended with a score of Rīgas FS 1 – Galatasaray 2. Galatasaray dominated possession throughout the game, with 75.8% compared to Rīgas FS’s 24.2%. They also had more shots on goal, with 16 shots compared to Rīgas FS’s 8. Galatasaray managed to put 7 of those shots on target, while Rīgas FS had 4 on target.
In terms of total touches in the box, Galatasaray had 29 compared to Rīgas FS’s 17. Rīgas FS’s goalkeeper made 5 saves, while Galatasaray’s goalkeeper made 2 saves. Galatasaray also won more aerial duels, with 13 compared to Rīgas FS’s 7. Both teams had a similar number of fouls, with Rīgas FS committing 14 fouls and Galatasaray committing 13 fouls.
Looking at the overall match stats, it is clear that Galatasaray had the upper hand in this game. They were able to capitalize on their possession and create more scoring opportunities. Rīgas FS, on the other hand, struggled to maintain possession and were not as clinical in front of goal.
In terms of the head-to-head record between these two teams, Galatasaray’s victory in this match adds to their historical dominance over Rīgas FS. Galatasaray has consistently performed well against Rīgas FS in previous meetings, and this match was no different.
Overall, Galatasaray put on a strong performance and deserved their victory against Rīgas FS. They will be looking to carry this momentum forward in the rest of the UEFA Europa League campaign. Rīgas FS, on the other hand, will need to regroup and learn from this defeat in order to improve in future matches.