Juventus hosts Galatasaray this Wednesday, February 25th, at Allianz Stadium, in Turim, for the return match of the UEFA playoffs Champions League 2025/26. The Italian team needs to reverse the 5-2 aggregate score in favor of the Turks, obtained in the first leg in Istambul. The home team is looking for a victory by at least three goals to force extra time and keep its chances of advancing to the round of 16 alive.
The clash takes place at 9pm local time on Itália. Juventus arrives under pressure after the heavy defeat in the first match, but has the support of the fans at home to try to react. Galatasaray, in turn, can even lose by two goals without suffering elimination, which gives the Turkish team a strategic advantage.
Where to watch live and stream
The match will be broadcast live to Brasil on Space, a closed TV channel, and on Max, a streaming platform. Fans can follow the game with narration and commentary in Portuguese. In other countries, coverage varies depending on local UEFA rights, but options include Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network in some regions.
Tickets for Allianz Stadium have been sold out for days, with priority going to Juventus members and fans. The expectation is for a full house to push the team in search of the unlikely turnaround.
Probable lineups and absences
Juventus should enter the field with important absences. Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal are suspended, while Dušan Vlahović, Arkadiusz Milik, Bremer and Kenan Yıldız remain out due to injury or other reasons. The likely lineup includes Di Gregorio in goal; Kalulu, Gatti and Kelly in defense; McKennie, Locatelli, Thuram and Kostic in the middle; Conceição, Miretti and David in attack. Luciano Spalletti adjusts the team to seek offensive intensity from the beginning.
Galatasaray arrives with a more complete cast. Ugurcan Çakır saves the goal; Sallai, Sánchez, Bardakci and Jakobs make up the defense; Torreira and Lemina or Gabriel Sara in the middle; Yilmaz, Sara, Lang in the creative sector; Osimhen in front. Okan Buruk maintains the formation that produced results in the first leg, prioritizing quick counterattacks.
Latest team results
Juventus comes from mixed results. Nos last five games, includes 5-2 loss to Galatasaray in Champions, 2-2 draw with Lazio in Serie A, 3-0 loss to Serie A and a goalless draw with Monaco in Champions. The team shows recent defensive irregularities.
Galatasaray presents a more consistent form. Nos last five games, registers a 5-2 victory over Juventus in the Champions, 5-1 victory over the Eyupspor in the Turquia and 2-0 defeat to Konyaspor in Super Lig. The Turkish team maintains a good offensive moment.
Arbitration and weather forecasting
The Portuguese João Pinheiro referees the match, assisted by his compatriots. European referees seek to maintain control in a high-tension game.
In Turim, the forecast indicates cloudy weather with mild temperatures for the season, between 8°C and 12°C at night. Não there is an expectation of heavy rain, which favors the lawn in good condition in Allianz Stadium.
Curiosities and recent history
This is the second clash between the teams this season, with Galatasaray dominating the first leg. Historicamente, the teams have faced each other few times in European competitions, but the recent result highlights the good Turkish moment.
Victor Osimhen stands out as a constant threat in Galatasaray’s attack, while Jonathan David tries to lead Juventus’s reaction. The match represents a chance for Juventus to avoid another early elimination in Champions.
The winner advances to face the team classified between Liverpool and Tottenham in the next phase. Galatasaray seeks to return to the round of 16 after years, while Juventus fights to maintain an Italian presence in the competition.
