Galatasaray has made a significant mark in the UEFA Europa League by defeating Greece’s PAOK with a score of 3-1. Following this victory, Turkey’s UEFA country coefficient has increased by 0.4 points, bringing the total to 36,500 points.
In their first Europa League match, Galatasaray hosted PAOK at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex, showcasing a strong performance. The goals for Galatasaray came from:
- Baba Rahman (own goal) in the 48th minute
- Yunus Akgün in the 75th minute
- Mauro Icardi in the 90+5th minute
This win not only boosts Galatasaray’s standing but also contributes positively to Turkey’s position in the UEFA country rankings.
Current UEFA Country Rankings:
- 90.303 | England
- 80.106 | Italy
- 74.989 | Spain
- 72.785 | Germany
- 60.093 | France
- 55.400 | Netherlands
- 51.416 | Portugal
- 45.000 | Belgium
- 39.650 | Czech Republic
- 36.500 | Turkey
With this recent success, Galatasaray has not only enhanced its own reputation in European football but also uplifted the collective status of Turkish football on the continental stage.