Galatasaray beats Lokomotiv in Champions League opener

Galatasaray returned to the Champions League yesterday evening, beating Lokomotiv Moscow 3-0 in Istanbul.

The goals were scored by Garry Rodriguez (9’), Eren Derdiyok (67’) and Inan Selcuk (94’, on penalty).

Galatasaray midfielder Badou Ndiaye was sent off in the 87th after earning a second yellow card for a late tackle on Anton Miranchuk.

In the next round, Lokomotiv will face Germany’s Schalke at home on October 3, while Galatasaray will hold a visiting match with Potugal’s Porto on the same day.