9 April 2013 at 18:45

Match Summary

Galatasaray defeated Real Madrid 3:2. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2012. Goals were scored by Cristiano Ronaldo 7′, E. Eboué 58′, W. Sneijder 70′, D. Drogba 72′, Cristiano Ronaldo 90′. Galatasaray made 3 substitutions, Real Madrid made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Galatasaray and Real Madrid — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Galatasaray
Real Madrid
Kick Off
7′
Cristiano Ronaldo

assist: S. Khedira

31′
M. EssienArbeloa
Half Time
Hamit AltintopN. Amrabat
46′
E. Eboué

assist: W. Sneijder

58′
U. BulutS. Sarioglu
63′
W. Sneijder

assist: S. Sarioglu

70′
D. Drogba

assist: N. Amrabat

72′
73′
G. HiguaínK. Benzema
E. EbouéJ. Elmander
80′
81′
M. ÖzilAlbiol
90+3′
Cristiano Ronaldo

assist: K. Benzema

Full Time

Lineups

Galatasaray lined up in a — formation, while Real Madrid deployed a —.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Galatasaray is —, compared to 6.67 for Real Madrid. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Galatasaray's highest-rated starter is —, while Real Madrid's best-rated player is L. Modric (6.67).

Midfield Control

Galatasaray field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Real Madrid's 11 rated 6.67. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Age & Experience

The average age of Galatasaray's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Real Madrid average 40.0 (youngest: L. Modric (40), oldest: L. Modric (40)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Galatasaray's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 6 for Real Madrid. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

GalatasarayPosition StrengthReal Madrid
Avg Rating
6.67
Midfielder (11 v 11)6.67
0G 0A0G 0A
Galatasaray
25MidfielderF. Muslera
27MidfielderE. Eboué
5MidfielderG. Zan
26MidfielderS. Kaya
14MidfielderW. Sneijder
4MidfielderHamit Altintop
10MidfielderFelipe Melo
11MidfielderRiera
8MidfielderS. Inan
12MidfielderD. Drogba
19MidfielderU. Bulut
Real Madrid
41MidfielderDiego López
3MidfielderPepe
5MidfielderFábio Coentrão
2MidfielderR. Varane
19MidfielderL. Modric6.7
15MidfielderM. Essien
10MidfielderM. Özil
6MidfielderS. Khedira
22MidfielderÁ. di María
7MidfielderCristiano Ronaldo
20MidfielderG. Higuaín

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Galatasaray have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Real Madrid show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Galatasaray

WDWLLW

Real Madrid

DWLDLL

Galatasaray vs Real Madrid Head to Head Results

Galatasaray and Real Madrid have met 5 times — Galatasaray won 0, Real Madrid won 5, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Real Madrid leads the head-to-head with 5 victories from 5 meetings. A combined 22 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.40 per match (2 for the home side, 20 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (40%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (80%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Real Madrid are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–6 in 2013.

0

Galatasaray

0

Drawn

5

Real Madrid

Goals: 2Goals: 20

Recent Meetings (5)

6 Nov 2019Real Madrid6 – 0Galatasaray
22 Oct 2019Galatasaray0 – 1Real Madrid
27 Nov 2013Real Madrid4 – 1Galatasaray
17 Sept 2013Galatasaray1 – 6Real Madrid
3 Apr 2013Real Madrid3 – 0Galatasaray
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 23 Apr 2026