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Galatasaray vs Villarreal preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Rams Global Stadium Today - 6:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
GalatasarayGAL
1 – 2
2ND HALF 81
VillarrealVIL
Live : 2nd Half Today 6:00 PM
Regular Season
Goal
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Goal

Events

1ST-HALF
41'
Event
Georges Mikautadze
3rd Goal
Event
Victor Osimhen
2nd Yellowcard
39'
39'
Event
Santiago MouriΓ±o
1st Yellowcard
Event
Victor Osimhen
2nd Goal
5'
3'
Event
Ayoze PΓ©rez
1st Goal

Match Commentary

77
Attempt Attempt
Baris Alper Yilmaz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Attempt Attempt
Georges Mikautadze takes a right-footed shot but misses.
68
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pepe takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
65
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pepe takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Victor James Osimhen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Mourino takes a header, but it's saved.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Attempt Attempt
Tajon Buchanan's left-footed shot is saved.
59
Attempt Attempt
Ayoze Perez takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
55
Attempt Attempt
Alberto Moleiro takes a right-footed shot but misses.
54
Attempt Attempt
Carlos Romero takes a right-footed shot but misses.
52
Attempt Attempt
Pape Alassane Gueye takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
52
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
51
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pepe takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Eren Elmali takes a right-footed shot but misses.
41
Update Update
First half ends with a score of 1-2.
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Georges Mikautadze scores with a right-footed shot.
41
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Georges Mikautadze scores with a right-footed shot.
39
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
39
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
37
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Pepe takes a left-footed shot but misses.
33
Attempt Attempt
Georges Mikautadze takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
18
Attempt Attempt
Alberto Moleiro takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Attempt Attempt
Georges Mikautadze takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
9
Attempt Attempt
Victor James Osimhen takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Victor James Osimhen takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
7
Attempt Attempt
Roland Sallai takes a right-footed shot but misses.
7
Attempt Attempt
Shot taken with a header, but it missed the target.
6
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
5
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Victor James Osimhen Head Shot Goal
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Victor James Osimhen scores, making it 1-1.
4
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Second yellow card issued.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Victor James Osimhen scores, bringing the match to 1-1.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal in the penalty shootout! The score is now 0-1.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has taken place!

Statistics

Possession
GAL
45%
VIL
55%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 3
5 Shots 5
21 Dangerous attacks 42
43 Possession 57
1 Corners 7
21 Free kicks 4
2 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

51 Ball Safe 57
0 Penalties 1
6 Goal Attempts 14
7 Substitutions 11
9 Throwins 10
8 Dribble Attempts 8
8 Successful Dribbles 8
73 Successful Dribbles Percentage 80

Attacking

57 Attacks 67

Possession

23 Long Passes 24
278 Passes 381
83 Successful Passes Percentage 90
8 Key Passes 15

Defensive

8 Saves 2
6 Tackles 6
6 Interceptions 4
39 Duels Won 25

Build-up

10 Total Crosses 3

Discipline

5 Fouls 22

Squad

Squad β–Ό

19
GΓΌnay GΓΌvenc
GΓΌnay GΓΌvenc Goalkeeper
1
Uğurcan Γ‡akΔ±r
Uğurcan Γ‡akΔ±r Goalkeeper
24
Jankat YΔ±lmaz
Jankat YΔ±lmaz Goalkeeper
70
Enes Emre BΓΌyΓΌk
Enes Emre BΓΌyΓΌk Goalkeeper
6
Davinson SΓ‘nchez Mina
Davinson SΓ‘nchez Mina Defender
25
Victor Nelsson
Victor Nelsson Defender
7
Roland Sallai
Roland Sallai Defender
42
AbdΓΌlkerim BardakcΔ±
AbdΓΌlkerim BardakcΔ± Defender
4
Ismail Jakobs
Ismail Jakobs Defender
17
Evren Eren ElmalΔ±
Evren Eren ElmalΔ± Defender
90
Wilfried Stephane Singo
Wilfried Stephane Singo Defender
3
Metehan BaltacΔ±
Metehan BaltacΔ± Defender
88
Kazımcan Karataş
Kazımcan Karataş Defender
β€”
Ali Turap BΓΌlbΓΌl
Ali Turap BΓΌlbΓΌl Defender
12
Elias Jelert Kristensen
Elias Jelert Kristensen Defender
91
Arda Ünyay
Arda Ünyay Defender
20
İlkay Gündoğan
İlkay Gündoğan Midfielder
23
Kaan Ayhan
Kaan Ayhan Midfielder
99
Mario Lemina
Mario Lemina Midfielder
34
Lucas Torreira Di Pascua
Lucas Torreira Di Pascua Midfielder
8
Gabriel Davi Gomes Sara
Gabriel Davi Gomes Sara Midfielder
β€”
İlhami Siraçhan Nas
İlhami Siraçhan Nas Midfielder
18
Chimuanya Ugochukwu
Chimuanya Ugochukwu Midfielder
5
EyΓΌp Aydin
EyΓΌp Aydin Midfielder
β€”
Berat YΔ±lmaz
Berat YΔ±lmaz Midfielder
74
Renato Nhaga
Renato Nhaga Midfielder
10
Leroy SanΓ©
Leroy SanΓ© Attacker
45
Victor James Osimhen
Victor James Osimhen Attacker
β€”
İbrahim Halil Dervişoğlu
İbrahim Halil Dervişoğlu Attacker
53
Barış Alper Yılmaz
Barış Alper Yılmaz Attacker
11
Yunus AkgΓΌn
Yunus AkgΓΌn Attacker
β€”
Recep YalΔ±n Dilek
Recep YalΔ±n Dilek Attacker
27
Can Armando GΓΌner
Can Armando GΓΌner Attacker
β€”
Ali Efe Çârdek
Ali Efe Çârdek Attacker
76
Berat Lus
Berat Lus Attacker

Squad β–Ό

13
Diego JosΓ© Conde Alcolado
Diego JosΓ© Conde Alcolado Goalkeeper
25
Arnau Tenas UreΓ±a
Arnau Tenas UreΓ±a Goalkeeper
1
Luiz LΓΊcio Reis JΓΊnior
Luiz LΓΊcio Reis JΓΊnior Goalkeeper
8
Juan Marcos Foyth
Juan Marcos Foyth Defender
2
Logan Costa
Logan Costa Defender
23
Sergi Cardona BermΓΊdez
Sergi Cardona BermΓΊdez Defender
β€”
Carlos Romero Serrano
Carlos Romero Serrano Defender
5
Willy Kambwala
Willy Kambwala Defender
15
Álvaro Santiago Mouriño GonzÑlez
Álvaro Santiago Mouriño GonzÑlez Defender
12
Renato Palma Veiga
Renato Palma Veiga Defender
3
Alexander Freeman
Alexander Freeman Defender
6
Pau Navarro Badenes
Pau Navarro Badenes Defender
14
Santiago ComesaΓ±a Veiga
Santiago ComesaΓ±a Veiga Midfielder
18
Pape Gueye
Pape Gueye Midfielder
37
Carlos MaciΓ  Coves
Carlos MaciΓ  Coves Midfielder
22
Ayoze PΓ©rez GutiΓ©rrez
Ayoze PΓ©rez GutiΓ©rrez Attacker
19
Nicolas PΓ©pΓ©
Nicolas PΓ©pΓ© Attacker
7
Gerard Moreno Balaguero
Gerard Moreno Balaguero Attacker
9
Georges Mikautadze
Georges Mikautadze Attacker
17
Tajon Buchanan
Tajon Buchanan Attacker
β€”
Álex Forés Mendoza
Álex Forés Mendoza Attacker
20
Alberto Moleiro GonzΓ‘lez
Alberto Moleiro GonzΓ‘lez Attacker
β€”
Ilias Akhomach Chakkour
Ilias Akhomach Chakkour Attacker
21
Tani Oluwaseyi
Tani Oluwaseyi Attacker
β€”
Thiago Cruz FernΓ‘ndez
Thiago Cruz FernΓ‘ndez Attacker
32
Hugo LΓ³pez CortΓ©s
Hugo LΓ³pez CortΓ©s Attacker

CONTEXT

In the second half at minute 45 the contest continues with Villarreal exerting influence through organized attacks and defensive solidity. Galatasaray attempts to push forward but faces challenges in breaking down the opposition setup. The absence of any red cards keeps the game flowing smoothly without interruptions. Possession distribution stands at 45 percent for the home side and 55 percent for the away team, underscoring a measured approach from both. This setup aligns closely with pregame indications where Villarreal was viewed as the stronger entity. Chance creation appears steady without dramatic changes, reflecting an in line efficiency shift. The overall narrative emphasizes continuity rather than upheaval in the match dynamics at this stage.

TL;DR

  • Live state: The second half at minute 45 shows Villarreal as the qualitative leader maintaining control.
  • Structural vs live: Structural expectations match the live state with Villarreal performing as the pregame stronger side.
  • Projection vs live: The projection versus live alignment stays neutral without notable deviations.
  • xG trend: xG trend indicates balance with no significant shifts observed in the current phase.
  • Possession profile: Possession profile reveals Galatasaray at 45 percent and Villarreal at 55 percent, consistent with pre-match signals.
  • Event impact: Event impact remains low as no red cards have been issued and efficiency stays in line.
  • Second-half outlook: Second-half outlook points to sustained Villarreal pressure building on their current edge.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (β‰₯8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Galatasaray Galatasaray
Galatasaray
VS
Villarreal Villarreal
Villarreal
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Rennes Rank: 82 D
Venezia Rank: 73 L
Monza Rank: 68 L
Ümraniyespor Rank: 47 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
PSV Rank: 87 D
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
84.08
86.31
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Galatasaray
Villarreal
Power Score
84.08
86.31
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
48
36

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking β€” based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Galatasaray β€” Opponent-weighted form score
Villarreal β€” Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Galatasaray Villarreal

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Galatasaray

Left / Center / Right β€”
Opposition half density β€”
vs season average β€”

Villarreal

Left / Center / Right β€”
Opposition half density β€”
vs season average β€”
Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Galatasaray ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Villarreal
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Galatasaray Villarreal
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
β€”
β€”
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
β€” vs β€”
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Galatasaray Villarreal
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
β€”
β€”
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
β€” vs β€”
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Galatasaray
Villarreal
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands β€” based on Last 6 matches.

–
Galatasaray
vs
Villarreal
Attack After Winning Possession transition β†’ offence
Galatasaray Villarreal
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
β€”
β€”
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
β€”
β€”
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
β€”
β€”
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Galatasaray 0.00
Villarreal 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss β†’ defensive exposure
Galatasaray Villarreal
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
β€”
β€”
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
β€”
β€”
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
β€”
β€”
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Galatasaray 0.00
Villarreal 0.00
Galatasaray
Villarreal
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VIL had peak pressure around 64'.
  • GAL started the game with stronger pressure.
GAL Pressure VIL Pressure
⚑
Pressure Index: VIL reached the top pressure at 64' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides β€” filtered by competition and venue context.

Galatasaray GAL Home
2 matches
Villarreal VIL Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
0
Goals
2
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
2
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-08T17:30:52+00:00

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 08, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World Β· Regular Season
Stadium
Rams Global Stadium
Capacity
53978
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
β˜€οΈ 12Β°C, Fair

CONCLUSION

As the second half progresses the qualitative leadership of Villarreal suggests they may continue to dictate terms based on their current form and possession advantage. Galatasaray will need to find ways to increase their share of the ball and create more opportunities to challenge the established pattern. With no cards affecting the personnel on the pitch the tactical battle remains pure and focused on strategy. The neutral projection alignment indicates that the live developments have not strayed far from anticipated paths. Looking ahead the outlook favors a continuation of the present trends unless a major event alters the course. Both teams appear set for a competitive finish where efficiency in key moments could prove decisive in maintaining or shifting the balance.