Turkey delivered a commanding performance against Hungary, sealing a 3-0 victory in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League playoff. This win, combined with their 3-1 triumph in the first leg, secured an emphatic 6-1 aggregate victory, earning promotion to League A while Hungary faced relegation to League B.
Turkey’s Goal Scorers Shine
Inter Milan’s Hakan Çalhanoğlu opened the scoring in the 37th minute with a composed penalty. Two minutes later, Real Madrid’s rising star Arda Güler doubled Turkey’s lead with a clinical finish. Galatasaray’s Abdülkerim Bardakcı capped off the dominant display with a stoppage-time goal, cementing Turkey’s place among Europe’s elite.
Hungary struggled to break through Turkey’s solid defense and failed to register a goal in the second leg, ultimately sealing their relegation.
Match Summary – UEFA Nations League 2024-2025
Hungary 0-3 Turkey (Aggregate: 1-6)
⚽ Goals:
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu (37′ – penalty) [0-1]
- Arda Güler (39′) [0-2]
- Abdülkerim Bardakcı (90′) [0-3]
Turkey’s dominant display confirms their place in League A for the next Nations League campaign, while Hungary will regroup in League B and aim for future promotion.
