European Super Football

Galatasaray 0 - 1 Union Saint-Gilloise  Promise David struck the decisive goal as Union Saint Gilloise claimed a hard-fought win over Galatasaray, halting a run of three straight defeats in the Champions League. Author | Josh Thomaz Stadium | RAMS Park David finished neatly from Adem Zorgane’s cutback just before the hour, one of the few clear chances fashioned in a match short on fluency.  Galatasaray and Union are top of their respective domestic league standings, but came into this clash with contrasting Champions League form.  A closer analysis of what happened Both teams came close in the first half. Gabriel Sara rattled the post from distance, and Union captain Christian Burgess headed against the bar moments later. Galatasaray struggled to find their usual sharpness without the injured Victor Osimhen, the competition’s leading scorer this season. Ilkay Gundogan and Leroy Sane offered little influence, and Mauro Icardi had a quiet night in attack. READ MORE...

Union Saint-Gilloise 0 - 4 Newcastle United  Newcastle United recovered from their weekend against Arsenal with a comfortable win at Union Saint-Gilloise. Author | Anthony Gates Stadium | Lotto Park Eddie Howe’s side had been left reeling after that dramatic loss to Arsenal at the weekend, yet they showed no sign of a setback in Brussels, producing a confident display to secure their first away win in the competition since 2003. A closer look at a brilliant European away day for Newcastle The breakthrough came on 17 minutes when Anthony Elanga’s cross was only half-cleared and Sandro Tonali met the ball on the edge of the area. The midfielder’s volley deflected off Nick Woltemade, leaving Kjell Scherpen stranded. Union, making their debut in the Champions League, refused to buckle and Nick Pope was required to save well from Adem Zorgane. But just before the interval, Newcastle doubled their advantage from the penalty spot after Elanga was felled by Fedde Leysen. Gordon dispatc...