2026-2027 Champions League: Galatasaray vs. Stuttgart—Probable Lineups

Galatasaray hosts Stuttgart at 6:45 p.m. at RAMS Park in Istanbul on Matchday 4 of the Champions League group stage. The hosts have earned three points in their first three matches: following 3-1 and 4-1 losses to Sporting and Barcelona, respectively, they secured a 4-2 victory on the road against Lille. The Germans have had a much more successful campaign so far, earning seven points thanks to victories over Viking and Slovan Bratislava and a 1-1 draw against Atlético Madrid.

Okan Buruk is expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Osimhen leading the attack and Akgün and Yılmaz on the wings. Batrakov is expected to play in the attacking midfield, while the Torreira-Sara duo in the center of the field will be tasked with providing balance to the team. The Turkish coach is expected to have his entire squad at his disposal.

Sebastian Hoeness is expected to respond with a 3-4-2-1 formation, relying on Demirović as the focal point of the attack, supported by Undav and El Khannouss. Leweling and Führich will start on the wings, while Prömel is expected to partner Karazor in midfield. Sauer, Stiller, and Vagnoman are out.

Probable Lineups

GALATASARAY (4-2-3-1): Çakır; Sallai, Sánchez, Bardakcı, Jakobs; Torreira, Sara; Akgün, Batrakov, Yılmaz; Osimhen. Head Coach: Buruk.

STUTTGART (3-4-2-1): Seimen; Jaquez, Chabot, Hendriks; Leweling, Prömel, Karazor, Führich; El Khannouss, Undav; Demirović. Head Coach: Hoeness.