Galatasaray visit Sporting CP for first competitive UEFA meeting in Champions League league phase | OneFootball

Turkish champions Galatasaray visit Sporting CP at the Estádio José Alvalade in their 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase opener, the clubs' first competitive UEFA meeting.

Okan Buruk's side are unbeaten in the Trendyol Süper Lig with three wins and one draw, yet face a daunting backdrop in Lisbon.

Galatasaray are winless in their last five European matches against Portuguese opposition. Their Champions League away form is stark too, just two victories from their past 26 trips, failing to score in 15.

Buruk must plan without Victor Osimhen and Mario Lemina, both ruled out after injuries sustained during domestic action last week.

The visitors will look to summer signings Rafael Leão, Leroy Sané and İlkay Gündoğan to secure opening-day points and end their away hoodoo.

Source: Turkish-Football.com

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