18.02.2026 10:11
Galatasaray, which defeated Juventus 5-2, had Okan Buruk speaking cautiously despite the big victory, stating, "We need to celebrate after playing the second match," emphasizing that they will not become complacent until the round is complete.
Galatasaray gained a significant advantage for the next round by defeating Juventus 5-2 at home in the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 play-off. After the match, head coach Okan Buruk made cautious statements despite the important victory.
"WE MUST KEEP OUR FEET ON THE GROUND"
Speaking to the broadcasting organization after the match, Buruk emphasized the value of the result while drawing attention to the second match. The experienced coach stated, "We are incredibly happy, but it is a night when we need to keep our feet on the ground. We achieved an important victory. Our fans also put in a great effort. We had a wonderful night. However, we need to play the same way in the second match to crown this. We should celebrate after playing the second match. We will be happier after advancing to the next round," he expressed.
"WE MUST APPROACH THE KONYASPOR MATCH WITH THE SAME CONCENTRATION"
Reminding of the away match against Konyaspor in the Super League, Buruk highlighted the intense schedule. "We must continue with the same desire and concentration. There is a tough schedule, but our squad depth is our biggest advantage. The depth of the squad played an important role in winning today's match. The competition among the players reflects positively on Galatasaray," he said.
"I SAID WE WOULD WIN IN THE FIRST HALF"
Stating that they dominated the game despite the goals they conceded in the first half, Buruk mentioned that he expressed his belief in his players during the halftime break. "We were the more dominant side, but we conceded two unfortunate goals. We managed the game well and recovered possession effectively. I said that if we continue playing the same way, we would win," he concluded.