Galatasaray host Stuttgart on Tuesday in the Champions League league phase, the first competitive meeting between the clubs. Stuttgart are unbeaten with seven points from three matches, while Galatasaray have conceded nine goals in three games and are chasing a fifth straight win.
Galatasaray host Stuttgart on Tuesday in the UEFA Champions League league phase. It is the first UEFA meeting between the clubs and their first competitive meeting. English referee Chris Kavanagh will officiate, and kickoff is at 8:45 p.m. Istanbul local time.
Stuttgart's unbeaten start
Stuttgart are unbeaten in the league phase, with seven points from three matches. They beat Viking and Slovan Bratislava, drew 1-1 with Atletico Madrid, and have conceded only twice. With ten points, they would have one foot in the intermediate round.
Galatasaray's form
Galatasaray lost 3-1 away to Sporting CP and 4-1 at home to Barcelona, then beat Lille 4-2 in France. They have conceded nine goals in three Champions League matches. Galatasaray are seeking to extend a four-match winning streak across all competitions. That run includes the win over Lille and Süper Lig victories over Fenerbahçe, 2-1, and Konyaspor, 4-0.
Players to watch
Victor Osimhen leads Galatasaray's attack. He has scored 10 goals in 10 competitive appearances this season, nine in eight Süper Lig matches and one in two Champions League games. In midfield, 21-year-old Russian international Aleksey Batrakov retains his starting spot alongside Lucas Torreira and Mario Lemina. Batrakov has scored three goals in his last five appearances.
