Rıdvan Dilmen makes Champions League claim for Galatasaray

Our only representative in the Champions League, Galatasaray, hosted English giants Manchester United in their fifth match in Group A.

The yellow-reds, who fell behind 3-1, brought the score to 3-3 with goals from Ziyech and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, leaving the match with 1 point. With this result, Galatasaray carried their chances of advancing from the group to the final match.

Commenting on the breathtaking match on Sports Digitale, Rıdvan Dilmen also evaluated Galatasaray's chances of advancing.

Stating that it is not easy to turn a match around against Manchester United, Rıdvan Dilmen noted that the most colorful matches in the Champions League are Galatasaray's matches.

Touching on Galatasaray's chances of advancing, the famous commentator said he believes the Yellow-Reds will qualify for the Round of 16.

Reiterating that it is not easy to fall behind twice against Manchester United and still get a point, Rıdvan Dilmen claimed that Galatasaray will advance from the group in 2nd place.

Praising Hakim Ziyech, Dilmen noted that the Moroccan star takes free kicks as if they were penalties.

Stating that he thought Okan Buruk would start the match with Kerem Aktürkoğlu, the famous commentator emphasized that Buruk decided on the Belgian star after Mertens' performance against Alanyaspor.

Rıdvan Dilmen listed the names that form the backbone of Galatasaray's squad as follows:

Fernando Muslera, Davinson Sanchez, Lucas Torreira, Mauro Icardi.

News Source: 12punto