ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 17: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off First Leg match between Galatasaray A.S. and Juventus at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on February 17, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Burak Kara/Getty Images)
Juventus’ second-choice goalkeeper Mattia Perin will replace Michele Di Gregorio for a Champions League match against Galatasaray, while Weston McKennie will start as a left-back.
It kicks off at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT) at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. It’s the second leg of the Champions League knockout play-off.
The Serie A giants lost the first leg 5-2 in Turkey, so they need a win by three goals to send the game to extra time.
Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik are injured, while Andrea Cambiaso and Juan Cabal are suspended, so McKennie will start as a left-back in a 4-3-3 system.
Kenan Yildiz is not fully fit, but according to Italian sources, including Gazzetta and Sky Sport, the Turkish talent is still expected to start.
Gleison Bremer has recovered from a minor muscle injury, but Federico Gatti remains the favourite for a starting spot at the back.
Former Napoli star Victor Osimhen will start up front for Galatasaray.
Juventus vs. Galatasaray – where to watch on TV
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 3 and TNT Sports 5 in the UK and Ireland and on Paramount+ in the USA. Football Italia will be among the accredited media at the Allianz Stadium and will provide live updates via a live blog.
Juventus vs. Galatasaray – probable line-ups
Juventus (4-3-3): Perin; Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, McKennie; Koopmeiners, Locatelli, K. Thuram; Conceiçao, David, Yildiz.
Galatasaray (4-2-3-1): Cakir; Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina; Yilmaz, Sara, Lang; Osimhen.
Source From: Football Italia
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