Juventus - Galatasaray sends Galatasaray into Champions League last 16 as UEFA standings shift
Juventus - Galatasaray ended with Galatasaray advancing to the Champions League last 16, and UEFA country points were updated immediately after the round of 16 play-off matches.
Juventus - Galatasaray: how the tie unfolded
Galatasaray carried a large advantage from the first leg in Istanbul, where they beat Juventus 5-2. In the return leg the visitors lost 3-2 after the match went to extra time, but the early home scoreline was enough to send Galatasaray through to the last 16.
First leg in Istanbul set the tone
The 5-2 victory in Istanbul gave Galatasaray a decisive cushion going into the second leg; that margin proved decisive after the away match reached extra time and finished 3-2 against them.
UEFA country points updated after play-offs
Following the conclusion of the Champions League last 16 play-off ties, UEFA country points were updated and a new country ranking was produced. The updated UEFA country ranking was presented after the play-off matches ended; the full list of positions is unclear in the provided context.
Club ranking boost for Galatasaray
Galatasaray's victory over Juventus was described as a historic success and immediately affected their European standing: the team moved up two places to 47th in the club rankings.
Coach reaction and immediate takeaway
Coach Okan Buruk said the team had progressed but learned a big lesson in the process, summarizing the mood after the aggregate result and the extra-time drama of the return leg.
Related headlines and notes
Other coverage published the headline that UEFA revenues for countries were revealed, mentioning Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray and Samsunspor. Details of that revenue breakdown are unclear in the provided context.
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The list of teams that reached the Champions League last 16 and the possible pairings was posted after the play-off round, and those pairings will determine the next confirmed fixtures for the competition.
