Europa League 2024-2025: Galatasaray-AZ Alkmaar, the likely lineups

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Galatasaray-AZ Alkmaar, the probable formations

Istanbul’s Nef Stadium will be the scene of the Europa League playoff return match between Galatasaray and AZ Alkmaar. After their clear 4-1 win in the first leg, the Dutch are close to qualifying for the round of 16, while the Turks will be called upon to pull off a feat to overturn the result.

Buruuk is expected to opt for a 4-2-3-1: Muslera in goal, Sanchez and Bardakci as the central defensive pair, Torreira in the middle and Mertens to trigger the first forward Osimhen.

Same form also for Martens, who should rely on Owusu-Oduru in goal. In the middle of the field, space for Clasie and Koopmeiners. In attack, Mijnans, Poku and Lahdo will try to back up center forward Parrott.

Probable lineups

Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Muslera; Jelert, Sanchez, Bardakci, Kutlu; Torreira, Sara; Sallai, Mertens, Yilmaz; Osimhen. All Buruk.

AZ Alkmaar (4-2-3-1): Owusu-Oduro; Kasius, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe; Clasie, Koopmeiners; Poku, Mijnans, Lahdo; Parrott. All Martens.

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