20.01.2026 13:41
Galatasaray will face Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Head coach Okan Buruk made important statements before the match. Buruk stated that Galatasaray will take the field for their first 24 goals, saying, "Sara will train with the team today and will test herself. Our plan is to include her in the squad as well. Singo will not be with us."
Galatasaray is preparing for the crucial match against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, and head coach Okan Buruk made important statements before the match. The yellow-red team will take the field in line with their goal of the top 24.
THE BIG MATCH AT RAMS PARK
In the 7th week of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray will host Atletico Madrid at home. The match, which will be played at RAMS Park, will start at 20:45. Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs will officiate the match.
"I TRUST MY PLAYERS"
Speaking at the press conference, Okan Buruk emphasized that they will be facing an important match, stating, "This is a very important match in terms of points for the top 24. We have played historic matches at home against some of the world's top teams. We are up against a strong team and a very valuable coach. Diego Simeone has been in charge for 15 years. We want to give our maximum to win. I have a lot of trust in my players," he said.
SINGO WILL NOT BE IN THE ATLETICO MADRID MATCH
Okan Buruk also clarified the situation of injured players. Buruk stated, "Victor Osimhen joined the squad yesterday and participated in training. Jakobs will be here early in the morning and will be in the match squad. Sara will train with the team today and will test himself. Our plan is to include him in the squad as well. Singo will not be with us," he expressed.
"WE LOST A BIT OF CONCENTRATION"
Evaluating the recent process, Buruk said, "Expectations are high. We have our rights and our mistakes. We have focused a lot on transfers, but I think we have lost a bit of concentration on the field. We need to keep this concentration very strong for tomorrow."
"WE MUST BE CALM AND UNITED"
Sending a message to the fans, Okan Buruk said, "We must be calm and be together more than ever. If we get a good result tomorrow, we will reach our goal of the top 24. Therefore, this is a very critical match for the league stage."