29.01.2026 14:00
Galatasaray, which left the field with a defeat against Manchester City, received extensive coverage in the English press due to the atmosphere created by its fans at the Etihad Stadium; many newspapers wrote that City played the match as if it were an away game.
The atmosphere created by Galatasaray fans in the away match against Manchester City caught the attention of the English press; the media on the island emphasized that City was almost playing away at the Etihad Stadium.
GALATASARAY FANS SILENCED ETIHAD
In the last week of the UEFA Champions League group stage, despite losing 2-0 to Manchester City away, Galatasaray secured a place in the last 16 playoff round by finishing in the top 24. In addition to the score, the atmosphere created by the yellow-red fans at the Etihad Stadium also resonated widely in the English press.
BBC: GÜNDOĞAN AND SANE FAILED TO IMPACT
BBC highlighted the performance of former Manchester City stars İlkay Gündoğan and Leroy Sane in the match. The report emphasized that both players were warmly welcomed by the fans but could not influence the course of the match.
THE GUARDIAN: HAALAND TOOK THE STAGE
The Guardian reported that Erling Haaland's opening goal and Rayan Cherki's second goal led City to victory. The report also stated that Jeremy Doku's injury and exit from the game was one of the negative moments of the match.
SKY SPORTS: CITY FINISHED THE JOB IN THE FIRST HALF
Sky Sports noted that Manchester City took control of the match in the first half. It was reported that Haaland broke his long goal silence, while Cherki determined the score with an organized attack.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS: CITY FELT LIKE AWAY
Manchester Evening News wrote that the atmosphere created by Galatasaray fans made City feel like they were "playing in enemy territory." The whistles, boos, and flares rising from the away stand were noted to have put pressure on the home stands at the beginning of the match.
THE TIMES AND INDEPENDENT: MOURINHO DETAIL
The Times and Independent emphasized Benfica's victory over Real Madrid in Manchester City's qualification for the top 8. It was stated that Pep Guardiola's team secured their last 16 ticket with the result of Jose Mourinho's team.
THE SUN: GALATASARAY FANS LEFT THEIR MARK ON THE MATCH
The Sun reported that Galatasaray fans filled the Etihad Stadium with thousands of people and that City started the match with a serious approach.