Galatasaray secured a place in the Champions League last 16, overcoming a spirited Juventus comeback with a 3-2 extra-time victory (7-5 on aggregate). The match, played at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy, on February 25, 2026, was a rollercoaster of emotions for both sides.

Juventus Mounts a Fierce Rally

Trailing 5-2 from the first leg, Juventus showed resilience, leveling the tie at 5-5 thanks to goals from Manuel Locatelli (37′ penalty), Federico Gatti (70′), and Weston McKennie (82′). Though, their comeback fell short in the face of a determined Galatasaray side.

Extra-Time Drama Decides the Tie

The game went to extra time, where Victor Osimhen (105’+1′) place Galatasaray ahead, and Baris Alper Yilmaz (119′) sealed the victory with a late goal. The final score was 3-2, with Galatasaray advancing 7-5 on aggregate.

Key Match Statistics

• Possession: Juventus 47.2% – Galatasaray 52.8%
• Shots on Goal: Juventus 9 – Galatasaray 8
• Shot Attempts: Juventus 28 – Galatasaray 16
• Yellow Cards: Juventus 3 – Galatasaray 4
• Corner Kicks: Juventus 9 – Galatasaray 4
• Saves: Juventus 6 – Galatasaray 6

Red Card Controversy

Juventus suffered a setback with the 49th-minute sending-off of Lloyd Kelly, who received a straight red card after a VAR review following a challenge on Baris Alper Yilmaz. The decision proved pivotal as Galatasaray capitalized on their numerical advantage.