2026-2027 Champions League, Lille vs. Galatasaray: Probable Lineups and Where to Watch It on TV

Lille will host Galatasaray on Wednesday, October 21, at 6:45 p.m., in a match for Matchday 3 of the Champions League group stage. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent European defeats: the French side is coming off a crushing 0-3 loss to Arsenal, while the Turks lost 1-4 at home to Barcelona. It’s a crucial match to get their campaigns back on track. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Calcio and Sky Sport 254, as well as streamed on NOW.

Lille is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Olivier Giroud as the main striker, supported by Bakwa and Haraldsson, who could feature on the wings and in the attacking midfield. André and Bentaleb are expected to start in midfield, tasked with providing balance to the team.

Galatasaray is also expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, relying on physicality and Victor Osimhen’s ability to make runs behind the defense. However, the Turkish side will have to do without Leão, who is sidelined due to injury. Yılmaz is expected to take his place, while Lucas Torreira and Mario Lemina are expected in midfield.

Probable lineups

LILLE (4-2-3-1): Gill; Goffi, Ngoy, Alexsandro, Perraud; André, Bentaleb; Bakwa, Mukau, Haraldsson; Giroud. Head Coach: Davide Ancelotti.

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