AZ Alkmaar achieved a big win on Thursday against Galatasaray in the Europa League. The Alkmaarders won 4-1 against the Turkish club. Dries Mertens and Alvaro Morata were not able to save their team from a defeat. AZ Alkmaar now only needs to draw in the return leg to advance to the round of 16. The match was played at the AFAS Stadion. AZ Alkmaar started strong and scored the first goal quickly. Galatasaray tried to come back, but the Alkmaarders were too strong. AZ Alkmaar played a good game and deservedly won 4-1. The win is a big step towards the Europa League round of 16. AZ Alkmaar now only needs to draw in the return leg to advance. The return leg will be played on Thursday in Istanbul. AZ Alkmaar has a good chance to advance to the round of 16.