Live: Galatasaray Faces Atletico Madrid

Morgan Winslow

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Galatasaray is set to face Atletico Madrid in a crucial UEFA Champions League match. This contest will be held at Rams Park, kicking off at 20:45. The match is pivotal for both teams as they navigate the complexities of the tournament.

Key Players for Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid

Starting line-ups for both squads have been announced:

Galatasaray: Uğurcan, Sallai, Sanchez, Abdülkerim, Eren, Torreira, Lemina, Sane, Yunus, Barış Alper, Osimhen.
Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri, Simeone, Koke, Barrios, Almada, Sörloth, Alvarez.

Galatasaray’s Recent Performance

Galatasaray has had a mixed start in this year’s Champions League. They suffered a 5-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt in their opening match. However, they bounced back by winning against Liverpool (1-0) and Bodo/Glimt (3-1), before defeating Ajax on the road (3-0).

Yet, their momentum halted with a 1-0 loss to Union Saint-Gilloise and another 1-0 defeat against Monaco. With only 9 points, they currently sit 18th in the standings after 7 matches.

Injury Challenges

Galatasaray will face Atletico Madrid without a few key players. Gabriel Sara and Arda Ünyay are out due to injuries, and Kazımcan Karataş is absent from the UEFA squad. Additionally, defenders Ismail Jakobs and Davinson Sanchez are on yellow card watch and risk missing the next match against Manchester City.

Osimhen’s Return

Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen will make his return after missing 39 days due to international duties. He has been a vital player for Galatasaray, scoring 6 of the 8 goals in their Champions League campaign. His last appearance was on December 13, 2025, against Hesap.com Antalyaspor.

Atletico Madrid’s Journey in the Champions League

Atletico Madrid, managed by Diego Simeone, has had a challenging Champions League campaign. They lost their first match 3-2 to Liverpool and followed up with a 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt. However, they faced another setback, losing 4-0 to Arsenal.

In their most recent matches, Atletico secured three consecutive wins, defeating Union Saint-Gilloise (3-1), Inter (2-1), and PSV (3-2). Now sitting 8th with 12 points, they aim to solidify their position against Galatasaray.

Match Details

This encounter promises to be an intense battle, with both teams fighting for critical points in the group stage. Refereeing this decisive match will be Istvan Kovacs from the Romanian Football Federation.