Galatasaray's potential opponents in the Round of 16 have been determined
After a critical comeback in a match that went to extra time against Juventus in Turin, Galatasaray has advanced to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16; the yellow-reds' potential opponents in this round are Liverpool and Tottenham.
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Juventus and Galatasaray faced off in a critical second-leg match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 play-offs.
The regular time of the match, played at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, ended with a 3-0 lead for the home team. This score sent the match into extra time.
The fate of the game changed during the extra time period. Galatasaray brought the score to 3-2 with goals from Victor Osimhen and Barış Alper Yılmaz. With this result, the yellow-reds secured the aggregate lead after two matches.
THE JOURNEY IN EUROPE CONTINUES
With this advantage, Galatasaray managed to secure its place in the Champions League Round of 16. Juventus, meanwhile, bid farewell to the tournament at this stage.
POTENTIAL OPPONENTS AND DRAW DATE
Galatasaray's potential opponents in the Round of 16 are English Premier League representatives Liverpool and Tottenham. The draw will be held on Friday, February 27, at 14:00 TRT.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCH SCHEDULE
According to the schedule announced by UEFA:
Round of 16 first legs: March 10/11 and 17/18, 2026
Quarter-finals: April 7/8 and 14/15, 2026
Semi-finals: April 28/29 and May 5/6, 2026
Final: May 30, 2026