Okan Buruk went crazy! Red card appeal from Galatasaray.

Okan Buruk went crazy! Red card appeal from Galatasaray.

17.02.2026 21:40

Galatasaray, facing Juventus, was expecting a red card for Andrea Cambiaso. Referee Danny Makkelie did not issue a second yellow card for Cambiaso, and after this decision, Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk went wild.

Galatasaray hosted Italy's Juventus team at home in the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 play-off.

SECOND YELLOW CARD APPEAL FOR CAMBIASSO

Andrea Cambiaso, wearing the Juventus jersey, committed a foul on Barış Alper Yılmaz in the 33rd minute. The yellow-reds expected a second yellow card and a red card for Cambiaso, who received a yellow card in the 18th minute after this foul. Referee Danny Makkelie did not show the Italian player a second yellow card, warning him instead.

Okan Buruk went crazy! Red card appeal from Galatasaray

GREAT REACTION FROM OKAN BURUK

After referee Makkelie's decision, Okan Buruk and the entire Galatasaray coaching staff reacted strongly to the fourth official. Okan Buruk continued to protest to the referee for a long time, while Galatasaray Assistant Coach İrfan Saraloğlu, who joined these protests, received a yellow card.

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