Galatasaray and Rennes shared the points after a six-goal thriller.
Galatasaray drew 3-3 with Rennes at Rams Global Stadium in Istanbul in a dramatic club friendly. Neither team secured a victory.
- 0'The match has started.
Galatasaray hosts Rennes. - 13'Galatasaray dominated in the first 13 minutes.
In the 13th minute, Galatasaray controlled the game with 66-34 possession and 2-0 corner kicks. Rennes were under pressure, while the home team also made a difference with 2 shots on target, although the score remained 0-0. - 18'Osimhen puts Galatasaray ahead.
In the 18th minute, Victor Osimhen scored after an assist from Gabriel Sara, giving Galatasaray a 1-0 lead over Rennes. The home team was showing sharpness with all three shots on target, while Rennes had yet to register a single one. - 25'Galatasaray controlled the game.
25th minute,GalatasarayThey still controlled possession well with a 63-37 ratio and led 1-0, and also had 3 corner kicks compared to Rennes' 0. Rennes had more shots (3-7) but none were on target, showing that the visitors were still struggling to convert their pressure into goals. - 27'Rennes equalized thanks to Estéban Lepaul.
In the 27th minute, Estéban Lepaul scored after an assist from Mahdi Camara, bringing Rennes level at 1-1 against Galatasaray. The match returned to a balanced state after a lively opening. - 37'Galatasaray have possession, Rennes are lurking.
After 37 minutes, Galatasaray had more possession (62-38), but Rennes had more shots on goal (3-10). Therefore, the game leaned towards Galatasaray maintaining possession, while Rennes waited for counter-attacking opportunities in a 1-1 draw. - 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-1. - 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun. - 49'Gabriel Sara puts Galatasaray ahead.
In the 49th minute, Gabriel Sara scored after an assist from Leroy Sané, putting Galatasaray ahead of Rennes 2-1. Although Rennes had more shots on goal, Galatasaray were making good use of their opportunities to maintain their advantage. - 49'Galatasaray in control, Rennes lurking.
In the 49th minute, Galatasaray still controlled the game with a 60-40 possession ratio and a 6-1 advantage in corners. Rennes had more shots on goal (7-13), but Galatasaray had a clear advantage in terms of shots on target (5-1), showing that the home team was controlling the tempo while their opponents were waiting for opportunities. - 58'Rennes equalized, Estéban Lepaul scored.
In the 58th minute, Estéban Lepaul scored from an assist by Mahamadou Nagida, leveling the score at 2-2 against Galatasaray. The back-and-forth continued as both teams responded with goals. - 61'Ismail Jakobs comes on to replace Eren Elmalı
In the 61st minute, Ismail Jakobs was brought on to replace Eren Elmalı. Galatasaray made a personnel change at a time when the match was in full swing. - 61'Barış Alper Yılmaz enters the field
In the 61st minute, Barış Alper Yılmaz was brought on to replace Lesley Ugochukwu. A notable personnel change at a time when the match was evenly contested. - 61'Rennes took the lead thanks to a penalty.
In the 61st minute, Estéban Lepaul calmly converted a penalty, putting Rennes ahead 2-3 against Galatasaray. Rennes then created a dramatic chase, scoring repeatedly in the second half. - 61'Rennes took the lead despite Galatasaray having possession.
61st minuteGalatasaray controlled possession better with a 56-44 lead and had 6-3 corners, but Rennes had more shots on goal, 8-16. The game was therefore evenly matched: Galatasaray took the initiative in possession, while Rennes maintained pressure and a lead. - 62'Seko Fofana comes on, Rennes makes a substitution.
In the 62nd minute, Seko Fofana came on as a substitute for Sebastian Szymanski, shortly after Rennes took the lead. This was a notable substitution during a dramatic match. - 62'Issa Soumaré came on as a substitute for Rennes.
In the 62nd minute, Issa Soumaré came on as a substitute for Arnaud Nordin. Rennes immediately made personnel changes after the goal in the 61st minute, amidst a game full of unexpected twists and turns. - 62'Mousa Tamari came on in the 62nd minute.
In the 62nd minute, Mousa Tamari was brought on to replace Ludovic Blas. The substitution came immediately after Rennes took the lead. - 73'İlkay Gündoğan enters the field
In the 73rd minute, İlkay Gündoğan came on as a substitute for Gabriel Sara. The midfielder's experience could help the team maintain better control in the remaining minutes. - 73'Galatasaray controlled the game, Rennes were sharper.
In the 73rd minute, Galatasaray controlled possession 58-42 and had 7-3 corner kicks, but Rennes still led 2-3. The visitors were sharper in their finishing, with 12 shots on goal compared to 20, keeping Galatasaray on guard despite having more possession. - 74'Lilian Brassier came on in the 74th minute.
In the 74th minute, Lilian Brassier came on as a substitute for Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal. Rennes made another substitution at a time when the match was tense. - 74'Kazımcan Karataş enters the field.
In the 74th minute, Kazımcan Karataş came on to replace Abdülkerim Bardakcı. - 74'Quentin Merlin came on in the 74th minute.
In the 74th minute, Quentin Merlin came on as a substitute for Mahamadou Nagida when the score was 2-3. This was a personnel change made at a time when the match was still tense. - 74'Renato Nhaga came on as a substitute for Lucas Torreira.
In the 74th minute, Renato Nhaga was brought on to replace Lucas Torreira. This was a notable substitution given the evenly matched game. - 74'Arda Ünyay came on as a substitute for Kaan Ayhan.
In the 74th minute, Arda Ünyay came on as a substitute for Kaan Ayhan when the score was 2-3 in favor of Rennes. - 75'Rennes made a substitution after taking the lead.
In the 75th minute, Eliezer Mayenda came on as a substitute for Estéban Lepaul. Rennes had just taken the lead, and this substitution could help the team maintain their advantage for the remainder of the match. - 75'Bryan Reynolds came on in the 75th minute.
In the 75th minute, Bryan Reynolds came on as a substitute for Przemyslaw Frankowski. Rennes made the substitution while leading Galatasaray, with plenty of time left for further developments. - 78'O. Buruk received a yellow card in the 78th minute.
In the 78th minute, O. Buruk received a yellow card when Galatasaray were trailing Rennes 2-3. The card added to the tension in the final minutes. - 85'Gonçalo Oliveira came on in the 85th minute.
In the 85th minute, Gonçalo Oliveira came on as a substitute for Anthony Rouault. The substitution came in the final minutes, when the match was still very tense. - 85'Galatasaray made a substitution in the 85th minute.
In the 85th minute, Y. Sivaslioglu came on as a substitute for Roland Sallai, while Galatasaray were trailing Rennes 2-3. This was a notable substitution as the match entered its final minutes. - 85'Galatasaray increased the pressure towards the end of the match.
In the 85th minute, Galatasaray had slightly more possession (58 - 42) and more corner kicks (7 - 3), demonstrating considerable pressure. However, Rennes had more shots on goal (15 - 21) and were leading 2-3, keeping the game very tense. - 86'Henrick Do Marcolino came on in the 86th minute.
In the 86th minute, Henrick Do Marcolino came on as a substitute for Mahdi Camara. Rennes made the substitution in the final minutes of the match and were still holding the advantage. - 90+1'Berat Luş came on in injury time.
In the 90+1st minute, Berat Luş came on as a substitute for Leroy Sané. Galatasaray were trailing Rennes 2-3 in the final minutes of the match. - 90+1'Ada Yüzgeç came on in injury time.
In the 90+1st minute, Ada Yüzgeç was brought on to replace Yunus Akgün. Galatasaray were trailing Rennes 2-3, so this substitution came at a very tense moment. - 90+2'Adrien Thomasson received a yellow card late in the match.
In the 90+2nd minute, Adrien Thomasson received a yellow card in the final minutes of the match. - 90+4'Barış Alper Yılmaz equalizes in a thrilling match.
In the 90+4th minute, Barış Alper Yılmaz scored from the penalty spot, bringing Galatasaray to a 3-3 draw against Rennes. The late goal concluded a dramatic back-and-forth match. - KTFinal score: Galatasaray 3-3 Rennes
The match ended with a 3-3 draw.
Updated at 03:00 on 03/08/2026
Galatasaray will face Rennes at Rams Global Stadium in a Friendlies Clubs match. The game will take place at 01:00 on August 3, 2026.
This is a clash between two well-known teams in Europe, but information regarding recent form, squad strength, and expected lineups has not yet been provided. Therefore, there is insufficient basis to accurately assess the professional advantage of Galatasaray or Rennes before kick-off.
Galatasaray and Rennes before the match.
Galatasaray has the home advantage as the match is being held at Rams Global Stadium. Familiarity with the pitch and playing space could help the Turkish team take a more proactive approach, although the actual impact will depend on how both sides deploy their squads.
Rennes will be playing away from home, as this is a friendly match. If their priority is experimenting with personnel and tactics, the French team can focus more on refining their playing style rather than pursuing a risky game.
Key tactical points to note.
For Galatasaray, their ability to capitalize on home advantage will be one of the factors to watch. The home team may aim to control the tempo early on, while also trying to put pressure on Rennes during periods when their organization is unstable.
Conversely, Rennes needs to maintain solidity in their ball distribution and minimize the number of gaps left open during transitions. Friendly matches often provide an opportunity to test tactical options, so the game's dynamics can change depending on how the coaching staff allocates playing time.
Galatasaray vs Rennes Prediction
Galatasaray has the home advantage, while Rennes presents a challenge against a French team. However, due to a lack of specific information on the form, squad strength, and lineups of both sides, it is difficult to determine which team has a clear advantage.
The match will likely be watched closely in terms of how Galatasaray utilizes their home advantage and how Rennes adapts to the away conditions. The final outcome will depend significantly on the team's objectives and the level of seriousness taken at each stage of the friendly match.
Match information
- Match:Galatasaray vs Rennes
- Time:01:00 on August 3, 2026
- Stadium:Rams Global Stadium
- Tournament:Club Friendlies
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).