Galatasaray on the pitch for a spot in the Champions League

Galatasaray will be the guests of Danish side Copenhagen away from home in their final match of the UEFA Champions League Group A.

As for Galatasaray's probable starting 11, although this information has not been finalized before the match, the players preferred by the team's head coach could be as follows:

Muslera, Sacha Boey, Sanchez, Abdülkerim, Angelino, Kaan Ayhan, Torreira, Ziyech, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Zaha, Icardi

Copenhagen's probable 11 is as follows:

Grabara, Jelert, Vavro, Boilesen, Diks, Gonçalves, Falk, Lerager, Bardghji, Elyounoussi, Claesson

The match, which can be watched live on the Exxen platform, will start at 23:00 TSI at Parken Stadium and will be officiated by Italian referee Daniele Orsato. Orsato will be assisted by Ciro Carbone and Alessandro Giallatini.

Galatasaray has earned a total of 5 points in 5 matches in the UEFA Champions League Group A, with one win, 2 draws, and 2 losses. With this performance, the yellow-reds are in third place behind Copenhagen, who have the same number of points, due to goal difference. At the top of the group is the German side Bayern Munich, who have already guaranteed their place in the next round with 13 points, while the English representative Manchester United is in last place with 4 points.

The first match in the group between Galatasaray and Copenhagen in Istanbul ended in a 2-2 draw. Now, the yellow-reds will play a critical 'do or die' match against Copenhagen away from home.

MUST WIN

The match against Copenhagen is of critical importance for Galatasaray to advance to the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The yellow-reds, who are behind their opponent on goal difference, can increase their points to 8 by winning this match and secure their place in the round of 16 as the group runner-up. This would guarantee their advancement regardless of the result of the other match.

However, if Galatasaray fails to win and Manchester United also fails to beat Bayern Munich in the other match, the yellow-reds will qualify for the UEFA Europa League as the third-placed team in the group. Furthermore, if Galatasaray fails to win and Manchester United defeats Bayern Munich, they will bid farewell to their UEFA Champions League journey.

A 12 MILLION EURO MATCH

A victory in this critical match will not only provide Galatasaray with the advantage of advancing to the next round but will also earn them 12.4 million euros in prize money. If the yellow-reds take 3 points against Copenhagen, they will add 9.6 million euros to their coffers for qualifying for the round of 16, in addition to the 2.8 million euro win bonus.

STATUS OF ZIYECH AND SANCHEZ

Davinson Sanchez and Hakim Ziyech, who have recovered from their injuries, are expected to be in the match squad. Sanchez's injury in his left hamstring group and Ziyech's minor injury have healed following their treatments.

Their opponent, Copenhagen, has only achieved one victory in their last 6 official matches. The Danish team has had one draw and 2 losses in their own league, drew with Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, and was eliminated by Silkeborg in the quarter-finals of the Danish Cup.

News Source: 12punto