On Thursday night, Europa League action returns.
Scheduled for 6:45 p.m. the Galatasaray vs Tottenham match is not only crucial for both clubs’ hopes of advancing directly from the group stage, but it also marks the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides.
Galatasaray has been unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions and aims to take advantage of home turf to secure three points and overtake Tottenham in the group standings.
Spurs, meanwhile, are eager to maintain their unbeaten record and solidify their position as one of the competition’s top contenders.
Galatasaray’s recent form: Galatasaray remains undefeated in the Europa League with two wins and a draw, putting them fifth in the league’s overall standings. Domestically, they have also dominated, topping the Turkish Super Lig and remaining unbeaten in their last 11 matches.
At home, they have been particularly strong, notching recent victories over rivals Besiktas (2-1) and Elfsborg (4-3), showing both resilience and scoring ability.
Tottenham’s recent form: In the Europa League, Tottenham boasts a flawless record with three wins from three, currently second in the standings with nine points.
Their European campaign has seen them prevail over teams like AZ Alkmaar and Qarabag, but their domestic results have been more varied, marked by an impressive 4-1 win over Aston Villa and a 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Manchester City, as well as a 0-1 loss to Crystal Palace on the road.
