Galatasaray faces Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tonight.
The Turkish champions are in the knockout rounds for the first time in over ten years, taking on the renowned Italian team.
Galatasaray comes into this match with solid momentum, having won their last four matches, including a 5-1 victory over Eyupspor on Friday, where Mauro Icardi scored three goals.
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Galatasaray team news
Mario Lemina will not play against his old team due to suspension, creating a gap in the midfield. Head coach Okan Buruk may bring back Gabriel Sara or play in-form forwards Icardi and Victor Osimhen together in Istanbul.
Both Icardi and Osimhen have scored 15 goals this season, with Osimhen hitting six in the Champions League.
Leroy Sane is back in training after an injury, adding more depth, along with January signings Noa Lang and Yaser Asprilla. Sacha Boey also rejoined on loan from Bayern Munich during the winter transfer window.
Galatasaray still misses Metahan Baltaci, who is suspended due to a betting scandal.
Galatasaray predicted lineup
Galatasaray predicted XI: Cakir; Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez, Jakobs; Yilmaz, Torreira, Gundogan, Lang; Icardi, Osimhen.
What time is kick-off?
Galatasaray vs Juventus will kick off in Istanbul at 17:45 GMT.
How to watch Galatasaray vs Juventus
The match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 1.
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