Galatasaray 1-1 Atletico Madrid Player Ratings: La Liga Giants Settle For Draw after Marcos Llorente's Own Goal

Galatasaray and Atlético Madrid played out a 1-1 draw in a tense UEFA Champions League match at RAMS Park. The visitors started the match strongly and took an early lead. Giuliano Simeone scored with a header in the fourth minute to put Atlético Madrid ahead.

The early goal did not discourage the home side. Galatasaray responded with determination and increased pressure in attack. Their efforts were rewarded when Marcos Llorente scored an own goal, bringing the score level. It was an unfortunate moment for the Atlético Madrid midfielder.

After the equalizer, the match became a tactical contest. Both teams remained disciplined and created several chances. However, neither side was able to score a second goal. The goalkeepers played a key role, making some crucial saves, especially in the dying moments of the match.

The game ended in a draw, with both teams sharing the points after a closely fought encounter. Here are Sportsdunia's Galatasaray vs Atletico Madrid player ratings.

Key Takeaways

1. Giuliano Simeone scored an early header to give Atlético Madrid the lead in the fourth minute.
2. Marcos Llorente scored an own goal, allowing Galatasaray to equalize.
3. Both goalkeepers made crucial saves late in the match to preserve the draw.

Galatasaray Player Ratings vs Atletico Madrid

Check out Galatasaray player ratings from the UEFA Champions League fixture:

Goalkeeper

Uğurcan Çakır - 7.5: A superb performance from the Turkish international. He couldn't do anything about the early goal. However, he was a commanding presence throughout the ninety minutes. We noticed his brilliant late saves to deny Griezmann and Baena which were absolutely crucial. He kept his team in the match with three vital stops.

Defenders

Davinson Sánchez - 6.5: A busy night for the Colombian. He made a staggering nine clearances which shows how much pressure the defense was under. However, he was also dribbled past a couple of times. It was a solid, if unspectacular, outing for him.

Roland Sallai - 6.5: An all-action display in a slightly unfamiliar defensive role. He was tenacious, winning his tackles and drawing fouls to relieve pressure. He did get a yellow card for his troubles. From our perspective, it was a performance full of energy but lacking some defensive composure.

Eren Elmalı - 6.0: It was a tough evening for the left-back. He was defensively sound for the most part, making six clearances. But he offered very little going forward. He was caught out a few times, which is something he'll want to improve on.

Abdülkerim Bardakcı - 7.2: The captain led by example. A true rock at the heart of the defense. He made eight clearances, blocked three shots and even made a clearance off the line. What stood out to us was his reading of the game, a really impressive performance.

Midfielders

Leroy Sané - 6.0: A quiet and frustrating game for the winger. He lost possession 16 times which is unlike him. His error leading to a shot was a nervy moment. He just couldn't seem to get into the rhythm of the game and his usual magic was missing.

Yunus Akgün - 7.0: He was one of Galatasaray's brightest sparks before being substituted. He created three chances, including one big chance, and kept the ball well. It was a surprise to see him taken off, as he looked like the man most likely to unlock the defence.

Lucas Torreira - 7.0: A classic performance from the Uruguayan terrier. He was everywhere in midfield, breaking up play and winning fouls. His energy was infectious before an injury unfortunately cut his night short. His absence was felt in the final minutes.

Barış Alper Yılmaz - 6.0: He ran his socks off but the end product just wasn't there. He missed a big chance and was often wasteful in possession. You can't fault his effort, but more quality was needed in the final third.

Mario Lemina - 6.5: A very solid and industrious performance in the middle of the park. He recycled possession effectively with an 88% pass accuracy and made a team-high eight ball recoveries. However, a needless yellow card and being dribbled past twice slightly tarnished his display.

Forwards

Victor Osimhen - 6.5: He was a real handful for the Atlético Madrid defenders. The forward won seven duels and used his physicality well. But his passing was sloppy at times and he picked up a booking. He caused problems but lacked the clinical edge.

Substitutes

Gabriel Sara - 6.0: Came on for Akgün but couldn't quite replicate his creative influence. Ismail Jakobs - N/A: Not on long enough to make a real impact. Ilkay Gündogan - N/A: A late replacement for the injured Torreira.

Manager

O. Buruk - 6.5: His team showed good character to come back from an early goal. The tactical setup was solid enough to earn a point against a top side. His substitutions were logical, especially dealing with the injury to Lucas Torreira.

Atlético Madrid Player Ratings vs Galatasaray

Let's take a look at Atletico Madrid player ratings from the UCL game:

Goalkeeper

Jan Oblak - 6.5: A relatively quiet night for the Slovenian stopper. He made two saves, but wasn't truly tested. He had no chance with the own goal. A standard day at the office for one of the world's best.

Defenders

Matteo Ruggeri - 7.0: Provided a wonderful assist for the opening goal. It was a moment of real quality with his cross. He was solid defensively and contributed well to the attack. A very positive performance from the fullback.

Marcos Llorente - 5.5: A night to forget. The own goal was a moment of sheer misfortune that cost his team two points. Outside of that moment, he was actually quite tidy. But in a 1-1 draw, an own goal is a defining and costly error.

Dávid Hancko - 6.5: A solid and reliable performance at the back. He was comfortable on the ball and strong in his duels. He even had a big chance to score himself but couldn't convert. A decent outing for the defender.

Marc Pubill - 7.0: We were very impressed by his performance. He was excellent in his duels, winning six of them, and constantly looked to get forward. He did get a yellow card, but his overall contribution was very strong. He was a constant outlet on the right.

Midfielders

Koke - 7.0: The captain was his usual calm and composed self before being substituted. He dictated the tempo for Atlético Madrid in the first half. His experience and control were evident throughout his time on the pitch. A tidy performance.

Pablo Barrios - 7.0: He looked very lively in midfield. He was tidy in possession and drove forward with purpose. The booking was a minor negative on an otherwise impressive display before he was substituted.

Thiago Almada - 6.0: A difficult half for the Argentine. He struggled to get involved, lost possession frequently, and picked up a booking. It wasn't a surprise to see him hooked at halftime. He just couldn't impose himself on the game.

Giuliano Simeone - 7.8: Our man of the match. He scored an excellent header to open the scoring and was a constant threat. He created three chances and looked dangerous every time he got the ball. A fantastic, energetic performance from the youngster.

Forwards

Alexander Sørloth - 5.5: A really tough night for the striker. He was dominated in the air, losing five aerial duels. He barely had a touch of the ball and was completely isolated. He was rightly substituted just after the hour mark.

Julián Alvarez - 6.0: He was busy and involved, but his final product was seriously lacking. Taking four shots without hitting the target and losing possession 18 times tells its own story. He worked hard and created a couple of chances but was ultimately too wasteful.

Substitutes

Álex Baena - 6.5: Looked lively and forced a great save from the keeper. Robin Le Normand - 6.0: Shored things up at the back. Johnny Cardoso - 6.0: Kept things ticking over in midfield. Antoine Griezmann - 6.5: Almost found a winner with a shot that was brilliantly saved. Nico González - N/A: Came on late with little time to make an impact.

Manager

D. Simeone - 7.0: His team started perfectly and executed his game plan well. His substitutions were aggressive as he pushed for a winner. A draw away from home in the Champions League is a good result, but he'll feel they could have won it.

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match was Giuliano Simeone, with a 7.8/10 rating.

Worst Performer

Marcos Llorente put the ball into their own net, helping Galatasaray to equalise.