Kick-off on 13.02.25 22:00.

In the Round of 32 of the Europa League, the first match between AZ Alkmaar and Galatasaray will take place at AFAS Stadium. The hosts finished the group stage in 19th place with 11 points, while the visitors secured 14th place with 13 points. The Lions had a strong chance to qualify directly for the Round of 16, but they managed to earn only three points in the second half of the stage. The teams already faced each other in North Holland in the previous round, where they played to a 1-1 draw, exchanging goals in the first half. The Cheese Farmers took the lead as early as the second minute.

The MEGOGO media service will broadcast the AZ Alkmaar vs. Galatasaray match online on February 13, 2025.

At home in the group stage, AZ defeated Roma 1-0, Fenerbahçe 3-1, and Elfsborg 3-2. Martens' squad dropped points only against their upcoming opponent. Sven Mijnans and Troy Parrott each contributed to four goal involvements. Before this season, the North Holland club had hosted Turkish teams three times in European competitions. In the 2006/07 UEFA Cup, the Cheese Farmers faced Kayserispor (3-2) and Fenerbahçe (2-2), and in the 2015/16 Europa League qualifiers, they played against Başakşehir (2-0).

Galatasaray recorded away draws against RFS and Malmö (both 2-2) and suffered a defeat against another Dutch side, Ajax, 1-2. In the group stage, the Yellow-Reds were the most prolific team, scoring 19 goals. Dries Mertens registered seven goal involvements (1 goal, 6 assists), Victor Osimhen had six (5 goals, 1 assist), while the injured Yunus Akgün contributed to five goals. In their last ten Europa League away matches, the Lions have secured just one victory.

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