Galatasaray host Juventus at Rams Park in Istanbul on 17 February 2026, with kickoff at 17:45 UTC in this UEFA Champions League Round of 32 tie. Galatasaray arrive 20th in the overall standings on 10 points, while Juventus sit 13th with 13 points, both having advanced from the group phase.
Galatasaray Availability
The hosts must navigate several forced changes. Metehan Baltaci and former Juventus midfielder Mario Lemina are both suspended (accumulation of cards), which thins the Lions' midfield. Additionally, Ahmed Kutucu is out following a head injury earlier this month, while youngsters C. Guner, G. Gurpuz, and Renato Nhaga are inactive for this round.
On a positive note, the creative spark is back: Leroy Sané has returned to full training and is fit to feature. He will support the lethal Victor Osimhen, who has been unstoppable in this campaign with 6 goals in 6 games. With Mauro Icardi also in high spirits, Galatasaray’s attack looks formidable.
Juventus Availability
Juventus arrives in Istanbul with a decimated frontline. The biggest blow is the loss of Jonathan David, who was ruled out just yesterday with a groin injury sustained against Inter. He joins Dusan Vlahovic (groin) and Arkadiusz Milik in the treatment room, leaving the "Old Lady" without their three primary center-forwards.
Midfielder Khephren Thuram and defender Emil Holm (soleus injury) are also unavailable. In this crisis, all eyes are on Kenan Yildiz. The young star will be the main orchestrator and goal threat, supported by Teun Koopmeiners. Juventus will likely rely on a more tactical, defensive approach to weather the Istanbul atmosphere.
Impact Summary
Juventus is hit hardest where it hurts most: the clinical finish. Without David, Vlahovic, or Milik, they lack a natural #9. Galatasaray, meanwhile, has its most dangerous weapons (Osimhen, Sané, Icardi) ready to exploit a Juventus side that might struggle to find the back of the net.
