Champions League 2025-2026: Ajax-Galatasaray, the likely lineups

Ajax receives Galatasaray on the fourth day of the Champions League single group stage. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Disastrous record so far for the Lancers, last in the standings with 0 points and 11 goals conceded, while the Turks seek their third consecutive victory.

Heitinga relies on Weghorst in attack, with Gloukh at his back: Godts and Moro complete the three-quarter. In midfield McConnell replaces the disqualified Taylor, in defense Sutalo alongside Itakura.

Buruk is banking on Osimhen in attack, with Sané, Gabriel Sara and Yilmaz supporting in the three-quarter. Torreira and Lemina will form the midfield dyke, while in defense Sallai and Jakobs will act as full-backs.

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Probable lineups

Ajax (4-2-3-1): Pasveer; Rosa, Itakura, Sutalo, Baas; McConnell, Klaassen ; Godts, Gloukh, Moro; Weghorst. Coach: Heitinga.

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Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Çakir; Sallai, Bardakci, Sanchez, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina, Sané, Sara, Yilmaz; Osimhen. Coach: Buruk.