The win against the Turkish opponent marked the fourth victory in this phase of the Europa League. Earlier, Ajax defeated Beşiktaş, Qarabag FK, and Maccabi Tel-Aviv.
After a week without European football, Ajax will continue the Europa League knockout phase on February 13. The return leg will take place a week later. The draw for this round of the Europa League will be held on Friday in Nyon at 13:00.
Ajax will be back in action in the Eredivisie on Sunday, facing Feyenoord in the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Ajax - Galatasaray 2-1 (1-0)
23. Traoré 1-0
58. Fitz-Jim 2-0
90+4. Osimhen 2-1
Ajax: Pasveer, Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Hato, Fitz-Jim (77. Mokio), Henderson (77. Rugani), Taylor, Traoré (72. Berghuis), Brobbey (72. Weghorst), Godts (12. Akpom)