Probable starting lineups are set! When is the AZ Alkmaar-Galatasaray match? What time and on which channel?

The match between AZ Alkmaar and Galatasaray holds great importance for the Yellow-Reds on their path to the playoffs. Having faced the Dutch side last November in the Europa League group stage, Galatasaray left the pitch with a 1-1 draw. This time, playing the first leg in the Netherlands, Galatasaray aims to secure a historic victory against AZ Alkmaar, which has never been defeated by a Turkish team. So, when, at what time, and on which channel will the AZ Alkmaar-Galatasaray match be broadcast? Here are the probable starting lineups and important pre-match details.

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Probable starting lineups are set! When is the AZ Alkmaar-Galatasaray match? What time and on which channel?

Galatasaray and AZ Alkmaar will face each other for the second time in official matches. The Yellow-Reds, the Turkish team that has played the most matches in Europe, were paired with AZ Alkmaar for the first time this season. The first match between the two teams, played in the Netherlands during the 5th week of the regular season, ended in a 1-1 draw. Here is what you need to know about the AZ Alkmaar vs. Galatasaray encounter...

WHEN IS THE AZ ALKMAAR VS. GALATASARAY MATCH?

The match between AZ Alkmaar and Galatasaray will take place on Thursday, February 13.

The match, which will be played at the AFAS Stadium in Alkmaar, will start at 23:00 TSI.

WHICH CHANNEL IS THE AZ ALKMAAR VS. GALATASARAY MATCH ON?

Galatasaray's match against AZ Alkmaar today will be broadcast live on TRT 1.

WHO WILL OFFICIATE THE MATCH?

The match will be officiated by referee Joao Pinheiro from the Portuguese Football Federation. The assistant referees will be Bruno Jesus and Luciano Maia, and the fourth official will be Joao Gonçalves.

Tiago Martins will be in the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) room.

ABSENCES FOR GALATASARAY AND AZ ALKMAAR

Galatasaray will be without 6 players for the match against AZ Alkmaar. Mauro Icardi, Yunus Akgün, and Ismail Jakobs will not be able to play due to injuries. Additionally, suspended players Victor Osimhen, Lucas Torreira, and Davinson Sanchez will not be in the squad.

New signings Mario Lemina, Ahmed Kutucu, Eren Elmalı, Przemyslaw Frankowski, and Arda Ünyay will not be able to play as they are not on the UEFA list. Young players Eyüp Aydın and Gökdeniz Gürpüz will also not be in the squad. Dries Mertens and Yunus Akgün are on the verge of suspension due to yellow cards.

For AZ Alkmaar, Kristijan Belic will not be able to play due to suspension. Wouter Goes, Dave Kwakman, and Ruben van Bommel will be suspended if they receive a yellow card.