Galatasaray Extra Time Win Stuns Juventus in Champions League Thriller
The Galatasaray extra time win stunned Juventus in a dramatic Champions League clash. The Turkish side scored twice late to seal progress. As a result, they booked a place in the last 16.
Juventus almost pulled off a famous comeback. They had trailed 5-2 after the first leg in Istanbul. However, the Italian giants fought back bravely at home.
Manuel Locatelli sparked hope with a calm first-half penalty. Lucas Torreira had fouled Khephren Thuram inside the box. Therefore, the captain stepped up and delivered under pressure.
Juventus Fight With Ten Players
Trouble hit again early in the second half. Lloyd Kelly saw his second yellow upgraded to a straight red. Consequently, Juventus had to play with ten players.
Despite that setback, the team refused to give up. Federico Gatti tapped in from close range to lift the crowd. Soon after, Weston McKennie headed home to level the tie at 5-5 on aggregate.
The stadium erupted with belief and energy. Juventus pushed forward with courage and intensity. In addition, they created chances as fatigue began to show.
