Galatasaray U19 beat Manchester United U19 2-0 in the UEFA Youth League Group A match day 5 clash played today in Istanbul, Turkiye.
The Lions had only won one of their four previous matches in the group but they were able to defeat Manchester United today. The last time they played United in the group they lost 3-0.
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The match was played in heavy rain which did have an impact on playing conditions but Galatasaray were able to pull through and record a memorable win.
The rain made the game almost unplayable late on in the second half with the ball hardly moving due to the water on the field.
Baran Demiroğlu scored the winning goal for Galatasaray with a one-touch finish after just 11 minutes.
This win gives Galatasaray 6 points in the group, while Manchester United remain on 4 points.
In the other match of the group, Copenhagen will face Bayern Munich at 6 p.m. United will be out of the competition if Bayern win their game today.
The Galatasaray first team take on United in the Champions League Group A match day 5 clash today at 17:45 GMT.
The heavy rain could prove to be a problem if it does not stop but as things stand the game will not be disrupted and is still scheduled to go ahead as planned.
Galatasaray head into the game in 3rd place behind 2nd placed Copenhagen on goal difference.
United meanwhile, are last and lost the last game against the Red-Yellows 3-2 at Old Trafford.
