19.03.2026 14:30
Former Galatasaray footballer Hamit Altıntop drew the fans' reactions with his comments made before the return match against Liverpool. Altıntop stated that the goalkeeper's performance would be decisive in the match and that Galatasaray would have no chance if they couldn't score. After the 4-0 Liverpool vs. Galatasaray match, Altıntop's words were brought back to the agenda.
Former Galatasaray footballer Hamit Altıntop drew the reaction of the yellow-red fans after making evaluations about the match to DAZN ahead of the critical second leg match against Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
HE HAD DRAWN ATTENTION TO THE IMPORTANCE OF THE GOALKEEPER AND THE GOAL TO BE SCORED
In his evaluation, Hamit Altıntop stated that the goalkeeper's performance would be decisive, saying, "The key player in the Galatasaray vs. Liverpool match will definitely be the goalkeeper. He will have a lot of work to do. The team needs to defend very well and in unity."
Additionally, Altıntop emphasized that Galatasaray must score to advance, stating, "If Galatasaray cannot score there, they will have no chance. They also need to be effective in attack and look for opportunities. Juventus was not very convincing in the second match. Therefore, we should not get too carried away. Beating Liverpool there will be a very difficult task. For this reason, we should be a bit modest as Galatasaray."
ALTINTOP WAS RIGHT
After the 4-0 Liverpool vs. Galatasaray match, Hamit Altıntop's words came back to the agenda. Despite conceding 4 goals, goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır stood out in the yellow-reds, while Cimbom, unable to find a goal in the opponent's net, bid farewell to Europe.