28.01.2026 13:21
Galatasaray will advance to the knockout stage of the Champions League by finishing in the top 24, unless an almost impossible scenario occurs, even if they lose to Manchester City.
Galatasaray is largely maintaining its chance of being among the top 24 in the Champions League, even if it leaves the match against Manchester City with a defeat.
THE DOOR TO THE NEXT ROUND IS WIDELY OPEN FOR GALATASARAY
Galatasaray, which will face Manchester City away in the UEFA Champions League tonight, will continue its journey unless a major surprise occurs, even if it loses the match. For the yellow-red team to be outside the top 24, a large number of unfavorable results must occur simultaneously.
NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE SCENARIO FOR ELIMINATION
If at least eight of the nine different scenarios that will be played tonight at 23:00 Turkish time occur simultaneously, Galatasaray will bid farewell to the Champions League. Otherwise, the yellow-reds will be among the top 24.
For Galatasaray to be eliminated, Copenhagen must defeat Barcelona, Napoli must beat Chelsea, Olympiakos must surpass Ajax, and PSV must win against Bayern Munich. Additionally, results such as Monaco not losing to Juventus, Leverkusen not losing to Villarreal, Marseille not losing to Club Brugge, or Brugge winning by a large margin, and Qarabağ earning points from Liverpool or losing by a small margin must occur simultaneously.
GALATASARAY IS IN A FAVORABLE POSITION
While the likelihood of so many scenarios occurring simultaneously is considered low, Galatasaray is expected to continue its journey in the Champions League regardless of the result against Manchester City.