16.02.2026 23:22
Juventus head coach Luciano Spalletti made statements before the match against Galatasaray. The Italian coach said they will take the field to win against Galatasaray, stating, "We do not see playing against Galatasaray as pressure, we see it as happiness. We want to approach this match in the right way. The lights of this stadium penetrate even into the masks. It creates a challenge. In fact, your mentality and mindset can be read. We cannot hide this. We will play to win our match."
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff, the Italian team Juventus will visit Galatasaray tomorrow at 20:45. Before the match, Juventus Head Coach Luciano Spalletti made statements at a press conference held at RAMS Park.
'ONE IS CREATING CHAOS, THE OTHER KNOWS HOW TO BENEFIT'
Speaking about Galatasaray's goal-scoring players Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi, Spalletti said, "Both are extremely strong players. Their characteristics are different. I mentioned in an interview I gave on television before. Both players know everything that an encyclopedia-like forward should know. They both know very well how to behave in the penalty area as forwards. One is creating chaos. The other knows how to benefit from that chaos. Both have extraordinary qualities. We will try to keep them away from the ball as much as possible. If they play, they can cause us difficulties," he stated.
'WE PLAN TO PLAY IN THEIR HALF'
The Italian coach stated that they need to be prepared for everything against Galatasaray, saying, "We must be ready for all of Galatasaray's choices. As a result of these choices, chaos will occur. This will be their advantage. We also have to play our game. We cannot go onto the field with the fear of how we will win the match. We will try to get rid of this initial pressure as much as possible. We aim to play the match in their half. Maybe we won't be able to, but that is our goal," he expressed.
"WE WILL PLAY TO WIN'
Luciano Spalletti conveyed that they are aware of the difficulties they will face, stating, "We are aware of all the difficulties. We know the challenges that will come our way tomorrow. We have watched their previous matches. We know Okan Buruk. We know what kind of coach he is. He has a very strong personality. The quality of his players is very important. We came here to play this match. We are very happy. We are happy to face such an opponent. We do not see playing against Galatasaray as pressure, but as a joy. We want to approach this match correctly. We need to show what level we are at. Because the lights of this stadium penetrate even into the masks. It creates a challenge. Even your mentality, your mindset can be read. We cannot hide this. We will play to win our match," he said.