Galatasaray hammer 10-man Juventus 5-2 in Champions League playoff thriller
- On February 17, 2026, Galatasaray secured a 5-2 victory over Juventus with Noa Lang and Gabriel Sara starring in the first leg of their Champions League playoff.
- At RAMs Park on Tuesday night, Galatasaray, Turkish Super Lig champions, targeted a place in the next knockout round, with Victor Osimhen warning they couldn’t afford mistakes.
- Noa Lang then restored parity and set the tone, with Lang scoring his second in the 75th minute and Sacha Boey adding the fifth later, sealing the win.
- Disciplinary issues altered the game's balance as Juan Cabal, Juventus full-back, was dismissed for a second booking, with Gabriel Sara and Andrea Cambiaso also receiving cautions.
- The return leg is scheduled in Turin on February 25, as Osimhen's Champions League experience against Juventus enhances Galatasaray’s chances, with six goals in six outings.
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