The Brazilian participates in two goals, the Turks beat Elfsborg 4-3 and sleep at the top of the competition’s general standings
Midfielder Gabriel Sara, formerly of San Paolo, continues to enjoy a great phase in European football. This Wednesday (23), the Brazilian was one of the protagonists of Galatasaray’s victory over Swedish Elfsborg, 4-3, in the 3rd round of the Europa League. As the second midfielder, Sara directed the cross towards Bardakçi’s header, which hit the post and returned to the Swedish goalkeeper, who scored the Turks’ second goal against his own goal. A few minutes later, the midfielder found Yilmaz free to score Galatasaray’s third goal.
Furthermore, signed for 20 million euros, plus 3 million bonuses (around R$ 138 million), from Norwich in August, Sara has become the most expensive reinforcement in the history of Galatasaray, the current two-time Turkish champion, who also has names like Victor Osimhen, Mauro Icardi, Hakim Ziyech and Dries Mertens in his squad. In this way, the former São Paulo native was an absolute starter for coach Okan Buruk, playing 13 games, with 2 goals and 4 assists for the new club.
“I am very happy with this start here in Turkey. The results are visible and the team is improving enough to compete in all the competitions it competes in. But I came here with this goal,” said Gabriel Sara.
“This victory puts us in a good position, especially in this new format of the Europa League. But now we will prepare well for a week of difficult matches, which could be decisive for our season,” concluded the 25-year-old Brazilian. years.
Galatasaray panorama
With the victory over Elfsborg, Galatasaray maintains its unbeaten record and provisionally takes the lead in the Europa League standings, with 7 points. The third round of the competition will however end this Thursday (24th) with another 16 matches.
Furthermore, in the Turkish championship, after nine rounds, Galatasaray is also in the lead, with 25 points, five more than vice leader and bitter rival Besiktas, their next opponent. Then the Turks host Tottenham, again in the Europa League.
Gabriel Sara’s journey
Revealed in the youth categories of São Paulo, in Cotia, Gabriel Sara was one of the main players of the Paulista title who in 2021 ended a 9-year fast without trophies for the Tricolor Paulista. In 2022, he was sold for £12 million to Norwich. In England he played for two seasons and performed well. In his first year, he was voted by fans as the club’s Player of the Season. In her second year, Sara was in the Team of the Season of the Championship, the English second division. Finally, in August this year, after 96 games, 21 goals and 17 assists, the midfielder said goodbye to Norwich and headed to Turkish football.
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