Juventus vs Galatasaray: Gatti Secures 2-0 Lead Live
Juventus faces a challenging situation as they prepare to overturn a 5-2 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League. This match represents their eighth encounter in the tournament. Historically, Galatasaray has performed surprisingly well against Juventus, securing three wins and three draws from their previous matches, while Juventus has only emerged victorious once, back in 2003.
Historical Context
In total, the teams have met in the Champions League eight times. Galatasaray’s success includes three victories, while Juventus won once. The lone Juventus victory occurred in Turin with a score of 2-1. However, when it comes to playing in Italy, Galatasaray has struggled, never winning in 13 matches against Italian teams in European competitions.
- Galatasaray record in Italy: 0 wins, 6 draws, 7 losses
- Juventus’ single victory: 2-1 in 2003
Must-Win Conditions
Galatasaray boasts an impressive record in knockout stages when winning the first leg by three or more goals. They have progressed in all 11 instances under such conditions. In contrast, Juventus needs to conquer the odds, as only four teams have successfully overturned a three-goal deficit from the first leg in the Champions League.
- Four historic comebacks in Champions League:
- Deportivo La Coruña vs. AC Milan (2003/04)
- Barcelona vs. PSG (2016/17)
- AS Roma vs. Barcelona (2017/18)
- Liverpool vs. Barcelona (2018/19)
With a formidable opponent ahead and historical challenges to overcome, Juventus must execute a remarkable performance to secure a place in the knockout rounds. The pressure is on as they attempt to rewrite their fate against Galatasaray.
