Kick-off on February 17, 2026, at 19:45.

As part of the UEFA Champions League, the first playoff match between Galatasaray and Juventus will take place at Ali Sami Yen Stadium. The opponents met twice in Turkey during Champions League group stages: a 1-1 draw in the 1998/99 season and a narrow 1-0 victory for the hosts in 2013.

Galatasaray delivered solid home performances during the league phase, defeating Liverpool 1-0 and Bodø/Glimt 3-1, while also drawing with Atlético, 1-1. Victor Osimhen remains the Turkish giant’s main attacking force, scoring six of the team’s nine goals in the current campaign. Despite historically strong performances against Italian clubs in Istanbul, in the last eight home matches of the competition, it managed only two victories.

Watch Galatasaray vs Juventus on 17.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.

Juventus shows mixed results in away matches of the current Champions League campaign, earning only one victory in four trips — a 2-3 win over Bodø/Glimt. Kenan Yıldız and Dušan Vlahović lead the Turin side’s attack, each recording four goal contributions. Away statistics remain concerning, with only two wins in the last thirteen away matches in the competition, including five games without scoring. In Istanbul, the Italian side must improve defensive organization and finishing efficiency to avoid a critical deficit before the second leg.

Watch the live broadcast of Galatasaray vs Juventus on 17.02.2026 online on MEGOGO.