In a thrilling match, Galatasaray FC took on Venezia FC at the Turk Telekom Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, on 26.07.2026. The highly anticipated encounter lived up to expectations, with the Turkish giants securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over their Italian opponents. Galatasaray’s Turkish forward, Kerem Akturkoglu, was instrumental in the win, scoring both goals for his team in the 22nd and 65th minutes of the match.
Venezia FC, who were looking to cause an upset, put up a valiant effort but ultimately fell short. The Italian team’s Serbian forward, Mirko Marić, managed to find the back of the net in the 80th minute, but it was too little, too late for Venezia. Galatasaray’s Turkish goalkeeper, Fernando Boldrin, made several crucial saves throughout the match, ensuring his team’s lead was maintained.
The win marks a crucial turning point in Galatasaray’s UEFA Europa Conference League campaign, as they now move to the top of Group A. With their next match scheduled against Gent on 11.08.2026, Galatasaray will be looking to build on this momentum and secure their place in the competition’s knockout stages.