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Leroy Sané and Ilkay Gündogan suffer a crushing blow, as Galatasaray suffer a sensational cup defeat

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<p><span>Former international Ilkay Gündogan also featured in the match. Although the 35-year-old did not start, he replaced Mario Lemina at half-time after a mixed opening 45 minutes.</span></p><p><span>Firatcan Üzüm (51’) and Adama Traore (83’) scored the goals in Genclerbirligi’s somewhat fortunate win, as Galatasaray, despite controlling play and creating chances over the full 90 minutes, failed to find the net.</span></p>

<p><span>The Istanbul giants recorded a significantly higher xG (1.74–1.00) than the 15th-placed Süper Lig side. Gala also dominated possession (77%–23%), shots (17–8) and clear-cut chances (3–2).</span></p><p><span>Galatasaray lifted the cup last term, currently lead the domestic league by four points over city rivals Fenerbahce, and saw their Champions League run halted in the last 16 by Liverpool.</span></p>

Galatasaray fail to capitalise on their dominance

Leroy Sané and Ilkay Gündogan suffer a crushing blow, as Galatasaray suffer a sensational cup defeat | Goal.com Canada

Galatasaray suffered a shock Turkish Cup exit, falling to quarter-final underdogs Genclerbirligi Ankara.

Galatasaray fail to capitalise on their dominance

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