Galatasaray Tops Europe in Set-Piece Goals

This season, Galatasaray has set itself apart in Turkey and across Europe with its prowess in scoring from set pieces. Out of the 27 goals scored by the Turkish giants in the league, 9 have come from set pieces, placing them at the top of Europe’s rankings in this category.

Galatasaray’s nine set-piece goals stem from corners, free kicks, and throw-ins. Having scored 15 set-piece goals last season, the team now outshines rivals in Turkey and Europe. According to a report by Sabah, Galatasaray has notched a total of 24 set-piece goals since last season, outperforming top clubs like Arsenal, Everton, Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester City, and Bayern Munich.

The breakdown of Galatasaray’s scoring this season also includes 13 goals from open play, 2 from counter-attacks, and 1 from a penalty, with opponents contributing 2 own goals as well.