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

At Allianz Stadium, Juventus will play it all against Galatasaray in the return leg of the UEFA Champions League. After the very heavy 5-2 first leg in Istanbul, the Bianconeri will need a feat to overturn the result and clinch a place in the round of 16. Kickoff at 9 p.m. in an atmosphere charged with tension and expectation.

The team of Luciano Spalletti is going through a delicate moment not only technically but also psychologically. In recent weeks, Juventus seems to have lost certainties and identity: the many goals conceded, often in an avoidable way, have undermined the confidence of a group that against the Turks will have to rediscover compactness and defensive solidity. Great attention on the condition of Kenan Yıldız, struggling with some aches and pains but possible last-minute recovery. In attack should see again Jonathan David, called upon to provide offensive weight and concreteness under goal.

Galatasaray arrives in Turin on the strength of their wide first leg success and with the knowledge that they have more than one foot in the round of 16. The Turks showed great offensive quality, cynicism and the ability to take advantage of every mistake by the Bianconeri defense. The Istanbul team will aim to manage the lead but without giving up the ability to restart with dangerousness. An away goal would make the Juventus feat even more complicated. Solidity, organization and speed in transitions will be the main weapons to defend the 5-2 win and close the qualification talk for good.

Probable lineups
Juventus (4-3-2-1): Di Gregorio; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, McKennie; Koopmeiners, Locatelli, K. Thuram; Conceiçao, David, Yildiz. All. Spalletti
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Cakir; Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina; Yilmaz, Sara, Lang; Osimhen. All. Buruk