Galatasaray and Juventus Set for Champions League Clash

Turkish leaders Galatasaray host Italian giants Juventus in the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Galatasaray, the leaders of the Turkish Super Lig, will host Italian powerhouse Juventus at Rams Global Stadyumu in the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie. The match is set to kick off at 12:45 on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Why it matters

This highly anticipated Champions League matchup features two teams with rich European pedigrees and passionate fan bases. Galatasaray will look to defend their home turf against the experienced Juventus squad, setting the stage for an intriguing first leg.

The details

Galatasaray are coming off a 5-1 home win against Eyupspor in the Turkish Super Lig, while Juventus suffered a 3-2 defeat to Inter Milan in their previous Serie A match. In their most recent Champions League outings, Galatasaray lost 2-0 to Manchester City, while Juventus drew 0-0 with Monaco.

  • Galatasaray's last Super Lig match was a 5-1 home win against Eyupspor on February 13, 2026.
  • Juventus' last Serie A match was a 3-2 away defeat to Inter Milan on February 14, 2026.

The players

Galatasaray

The Turkish Super Lig leaders, known for their passionate fan base and history of success in European competition.

Juventus

The Italian Serie A powerhouse, one of the most successful clubs in European football with a storied Champions League pedigree.

Mauro Icardi

The Galatasaray striker who scored a hat-trick in their most recent league match.

Weston McKennie

The Juventus midfielder who has scored 5 goals in the team's last 10 matches across all competitions.

Ugurcan Cakir

The Galatasaray goalkeeper who will be tasked with keeping Juventus' potent attack at bay.

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The takeaway

This Champions League clash between Galatasaray and Juventus promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair, as two of Europe's most storied clubs battle for a spot in the next round of the competition.