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The champions of Russia in this edition of the Champions League have lost all their matches and their return after 14 years of absence in this competition recalled the disaster. Today 's match, Lokomotiv, however, gave hope to play in European competitions also in the spring.
In the first half, Galatasaray, weakened mainly by the lack of injured Emre Akbaby, created better opportunities, but the hosts took the lead. In the 43rd minute, Grzegorz Krychowiak drowned in the arms of his friends. After passing Jefferson, Farfan, who was on the 15th floor, the Pole hit the ball with his left leg without accepting it. Although it was not a very strong shot, the ball was picked up by Ryan Donk and fell in the goal next to the surprised Fernando Muslery. Originally, the goal was credited to the account of the Pole, but this goal was treated as a Dutch suicide.
See Krychowiak's blow and Donka's suicidal purpose
A small case was also on the second hit of the hosts. Fyodor Smołow, on the side of the penalty area, played against Vladislav Ignatiev. He did not control the ball, but it bounced off Serdar Aziz and went back to the Russian, who took advantage of the favorable circumstances to score a goal.
Although Galatasaray rushed into the attacks, they were not able to compensate for the loss and lost 0: 2.
The whole match played today, among others Krychowiak and Maciej Rybus. They both did very well, and there was a former midfielder PSG was a little farther from his goal than in the Polish national team and presented excellent passes. At the end of the meeting, he was still in a good position to shoot, but Musler defended his attack.
Lokomotiv's victory means that even before today's match, FC Porto and Schalke 04 Gelsenkirchen have a certain lead in the 1/8 Champions League final. Lokomotiv and Galatasaray are contending for third place in the 1/16 Europa League final. Before the last round, the Turks have an advantage and will take FC Porto on December 11th. On the same day, Lokomotiv will play in Gelsenkirchen.
Lokomotiv Moscow – Galatasaray Istanbul 2: 0
Goals: Donk (43), Ignatiev (54)
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