Juventus vs Galatasaray Official Lineups, Wednesday, 25 February 2026, UEFA Champions League Knockout Playoffs  Second Leg

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Juventus vs Galatasaray Official Lineups, Wednesday, 25 February 2026, UEFA Champions League Knockout Playoffs  Second Leg

Here are the official lineups for Juventus vs Galatasaray on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, for the UEFA Champions League Knockout Playoffs Second Leg at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy.

25-02-2026 20:00
Knockout phase play-offs
Juventus
Juventus
Galatasaray
Galatasaray
0 Won in extra time 2
3 - 2

 ⚪️⚫️   Lineup JUVENTUS (4-3-3):  Perin, Kalulu, Kelly, Gatti, Mckennie, Thuram, Locatelli, Koopmeiners, Conceição, David, Yildiz.

Subs: Di Gregorio, Pinsoglio, Bremer, Zhegrova, Boga, Adzic, Kostic, Openda, Miretti, Gil, Rizzo.

Coach: Luciano Spalletti

Lineup GALATASARAY (4-2-3-1): Cakir, Sallai, Sanchez, Bardacki, Jakobs, Torreira, Lemina, Yilmaz, Sara, Lang, Osimhen.

Subs: Batuhan Sen, Gunay Guvenc, Icardi, Sane, Yunus Akgun, Eren Elmali, Gundogan, Ahmed Kutucu, Asprilla, Kaan Ayhan, Singo, Boey

Coach: Okan Buruk

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Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
4
Defender
6
Defender
15
Defender
109'
19
Midfielder
78'
5
Midfielder
109'
8
Midfielder
22
Midfielder
7
Attacker
67'
30
Attacker
67'
10
Attacker
103'
1
Goalkeeper
42
Defender
6
Defender
4
Defender
87'
8
Midfielder
71'
34
Midfielder
103'
99
Midfielder
87'
53
Attacker
77
Attacker
59'
7
Attacker
59'
45
Attacker

Substitutes

23
Goalkeeper
3
Defender
16
Goalkeeper
50
Defender
21
Midfielder
103'
18
Midfielder
109'
20
Attacker
109'
7
Attacker
67'
11
Attacker
67'
17
Midfielder
78'
22
Midfielder
19
Goalkeeper
12
Goalkeeper
23
Midfielder
11
Attacker
90
Defender
103'
93
Defender
59'
10
Midfielder
59'
20
Midfielder
71'
9
Attacker
87'
17
Defender
87'
Stats BEFORE the game Juventus vs Galatasaray

Juventus has just one victory out of their seven UEFA Champions League encounters with Galatasaray. That is, D3 L3, which was a 2-1 win at home in September 2003.

The 5-2 loss Juventus faced at Galatasaray marked the second occasion they lost the first leg of a knockout stage match in a European tournament by a margin of three or more goals.  For instance, the first being against Real Madrid in the 2017/18 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals (0-3 in the first leg, 3-1 in the second leg).

Galatasaray has yet to achieve a win in 13 away games against Italian teams in major European competitions (D6 L7).   However, only one of their past results in these matches led to their elimination this time (the 0-5 loss to AC Milan in March 1963).

Galatasaray has progressed to the next round in all 11 of their knockout ties in European competitions.  On those occasions, after winning the first leg by a margin of at least three goals (including qualifying rounds).

Before this season, there had been 49 instances where a team lost the first leg of a UEFA Champions League knockout round by three or more goals. Furthermore, only four teams managed to advance to the next round: Deportivo de La Coruña (in 2003/04 against AC Milan), Barcelona (in 2016/17 against PSG), Roma (in 2017/18 against Barcelona), and Liverpool (in 2018/19 against Barcelona).

The Allianz Stadium is set for Juventus vs Galatasaray

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Referee to direct Juventus vs Galatasaray

Juventus official starting lineup against Galatasaray

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Galatasaray official starting lineup against Juventus


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JUVENTUS – GALATASARAY
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Juventus Stadium
Turin, Italy

21:00

Referee: João Pinheiro POR.
Assistant Referee 1: Bruno Jesus POR.
Assistant Referee 2: Luciano Maia POR.
Fourth Official: João Gonçalves POR.
Video Assistant Referee: Tomasz Kwiatkowski POL.
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Jérôme Brisard FRA.
UEFA Referee Observer: Martin Ingvarsson SWE.
UEFA Delegate: Neil Morrow NIR.

 

2025/2026 Week 26 Serie A Enilive Disciplinary Committee’s decisions, Tuesday 10 February 2026

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2025/2026 Week 26 Serie A Enilive Disciplinary Committee’s decisions, Tuesday 10 February 2026

Sports Judge Dr. Gerardo Mastrandrea, along with Stefania Ginesio and A.I.A. Representative Carlo Moretti, came to the following conclusions during the meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

These are the decisions made by the Sports Judge pertaining to the matches for the 26th matchday of the 2025/2026 Serie A Enilive. Elmusrati (Hellas), Ilkhan (Torino), Mina (Cagliari), Dodo (Fiorentina), Bastoni (Inter), Locatelli (Juventus), and Walukiewicz (Sassuolo) have each been suspended for one match.

Tiago Gabriel (Lecce), El Aynaoui (Roma), Saelemaekers (Milan), and Troilo (Parma) have been added to the warning match list.

Related article:  Results 2025-26 Serie A Week 26: Friday 20, Saturday 21, Sunday 22, and Monday 23 February 2026.

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Inter vs Bodo Glimt Official Lineups, Tuesday 24 February 2026, UEFA Champions League Knockout Playoffs Second Leg

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Inter vs Bodo Glimt Official Lineups, Tuesday 24 February 2026, UEFA Champions League Knockout Playoffs Second Leg

Here are Inter vs Bodo Glit official starting lineups in the Second Leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Knockout Phase Playoffs on Tuesday, February 24, at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, kicking off at 21:00 CET.

⚫️🔵  Lineup INTER (3-5-2): Sommer; Bisseck, Akanji, Bastoni; Luis Henrique, Barella, Zielinski, Frattesi, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito.

Subs: Di Gennaro, J. Martínez, Dumfries, De Vrij, Sučić, Bonny, Acerbi, Diouf, Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto, Darmian, Lavelli

Coach: Cristian Chivu

Lineup BODØ/GLIMT (4-3-3): Haikin; Sjovold, Bjortuft, Gundersen, Bjorkan; Evjen, Berg, Brunstad Fet; Blomberg, Hogh, Hauge.

Coach: Kjetil Knutsen

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Starting lineups

1
Goalkeeper
95
Defender
32
Defender
81'
25
Defender
31
Defender
81'
16
Midfielder
62'
23
Midfielder
7
Midfielder
62'
94
Attacker
11
Attacker
62'
9
Attacker
12
Goalkeeper
15
Defender
85'
6
Defender
4
Defender
20
Midfielder
7
Midfielder
19
Midfielder
26
Attacker
82'
10
Attacker
9
Attacker
77'
11
Attacker
77'

Substitutes

13
Goalkeeper
36
Defender
22
Midfielder
15
Defender
6
Defender
12
Goalkeeper
47
Attacker
14
Defender
62'
8
Defender
62'
17
Attacker
62'
2
Midfielder
81'
30
Midfielder
81'
1
Goalkeeper
94
Attacker
2
Defender
8
Midfielder
22
Midfielder
24
Midfielder
23
Midfielder
45
Goalkeeper
25
Midfielder
77'
21
Attacker
77'
14
Midfielder
82'
5
Defender
85'

 

Stats BEFORE the game Inter vs Bodo Glimt

The Giuseppe Meazza Stadium is set for Inter vs Bodo Glimt

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Bodo official starting lineup against Inter

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Inter official starting lineup against Bodo Glimt

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FC INTERNAZIONALE MILANO – FK BODØ/GLIMT
21:00 CET – Milan (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza)

Referee: Alejandro José Hernández Hernández ESP
Assistant Referee 1: José Enrique Naranjo Pérez ESP
Assistant Referee 2: Diego Sánchez Rojo ESP
Fourth Official: José Luis Munuera Montero ESP
Video Assistant Referee: Carlos del Cerro Grande ESP
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Guillermo Cuadra Fernández ESP
UEFA Referee Observer: Darko Čeferin SVN
UEFA Delegate: Thura Win ENG

 

 

Mexico World Cup hosting under threat amid cartel violence

History and facts 2026

Mexico’s preparations for this summer’s FIFA World Cup face uncertainty as violence from the Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) cartel intensifies. The criminal organisation has clashed with the Mexican military, blocked roads, and set vehicles on fire following the killing of its leader, Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as ‘El Mencho’, in a military operation on Sunday.

The unrest began in Jalisco, where authorities declared a code red alert, and has now expanded to more than a dozen regions. Videos shared online show armed individuals patrolling urban areas, with smoke rising over cities. At least 25 members of the National Guard have died in a single 24-hour period.

Jalisco’s capital, Guadalajara, which will host four World Cup matches, along with Mexico City and Monterrey, where nine more matches are scheduled, is at the center of concern. Experts warn that the elimination of El Mencho could trigger a period of instability as rival factions compete for control.

Javier Eskauriatza, assistant professor of criminal law at the University of Nottingham, notes that crackdowns on cartels often provoke significant retaliation, creating a difficult security environment to manage.

Cartels’ economic interests and tourist safety

Despite the violence, experts believe cartels have incentives to maintain a degree of calm during major events. “Cartels benefit from a peaceful World Cup,” says Dr. Eskauriatza. “They invest in local businesses, hotels, and restaurants, so it is in their interest that international visitors enjoy their stay.”

The CJNG, valued at more than £10bn and with tens of thousands of members, has a history of kidnappings, massacres, and attacks on politicians since 2009. Nonetheless, some members are seen positively in local communities due to their contributions to infrastructure and facilities.

Dr. Karina Garcia-Reyes, senior lecturer in criminology at UWE Bristol, assesses the threat to tourists as moderate. She suggests that unless further military actions occur this week, authorities in the affected regions are likely to manage risks, allowing fans to travel safely if they follow official guidance.

The cartel’s violent response is seen as a necessary show of strength following the removal of its leader. Social media footage of the incidents serves to amplify their message nationally, underlining the scale and organization of their reaction.

Impact on sports and international perception

The unrest has already affected football in Mexico, with four matches – two in the top division and two in the second tier – postponed on Sunday due to security concerns. Monica Serrano Carreto, professor of international relations at El Colegio de Mexico, warns that while many hope the retaliation is temporary, there is a risk of continued unrest and unpredictability.

The weapons at the cartel’s disposal, some capable of targeting helicopters, mean that military confrontations are likely in response. The images and reports of violence have influenced international perceptions, potentially affecting travel plans for visitors attending the World Cup.

Mexico has faced heightened pressure to tackle cartel activity in the past year. Jon Benjamin, former UK ambassador to Mexico, emphasizes the seriousness of the situation, highlighting previous US designations of cartels as terrorist organisations and the extradition of cartel figures. He adds that international political factors play a key role in the current escalation.

Today’s Front Pages Tuesday 24 February 2026: La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, and Tutto Sport

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Today’s Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuesday 24 February 2026

👉Face surgery, sidelined for two months
Rocchi to AC Milan: it wasn’t a penalty
Loftus, what a blow!

👉The Bergamo controversy
Napoli’s anger

De Laurentiis sends a message to Gravina: the refereeing problem needs to be resolved

👉Champions League, Inter seeks comeback against Bodo
Goals out

From Dimarco to Pio Esposito
Chivu has all the cards to overturn the 3-1 deficit and qualify for the round of 16.

👉Tomorrow, a feat against Galatasaray is needed.
McKennie signs with Juventus until 2030.

👉Change on the bench: Baroni sacked
Torino appoints D’Aversa for the season finale

👉Brignone doesn’t stop: she’ll be in Andorra
Vonn and the great fear
“She risked amputation.”

Front Page La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tuesday 24 February 2026

Today’s Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Tuesday 24 February 2026

👉Referee fails. Napoli’s goal should have been validated.
“The goal was good!”

Rocchi said it was a mistake to call the foul for the contact between Hojlund and Hien in Bergamo.

Chiffi will be suspended for a match, as he will be the VAR referee for Real Madrid-Benfica tomorrow and will meet Mourinho again after their altercation during his time at Roma. De Laurentis is outraged.

👉In two days, we’re playing for our European reputation.
Champions League Pride
Bodo or go?
Inter for the comeback: they need a three-goal margin.

Chivu wants to secure the round of 16: “We can overturn the 3-1 first leg, but going out wouldn’t be a disgrace.”
Thuram at 21:00. Dumfries returns.

👉 Tomorrow, Juve-Galatasaray
Spalletti scores four goals to eliminate Osi

👉Tomorrow, Atalanta vs. Borussia Dortmund
Scamacca and Samardzic dream of a masterpiece

👉Real Madrid-Benfica tomorrow
Prestianni stop
Mou remains silent

👉Two short-handed victories
Viola takes a breather, Bologna is eighth

Kean stuns Pisa (1-0) and draws level with Lecce and Cremonese.
Bernardeschi’s penalty defeats Udinese (1-0)

👉Surgery: He’ll be back in two months
Loftus-Cheek, the shocking photo

👉After the defeat at Marassi
Baroni sacked: Torino appoints D’Aversa

Only four points in the last eight matchdays. The new coach has a contract until June: he will make his debut against Lazio.

👉Returns after 4 years
Cosmi is back: starting again in Serie C

He’s the new Salernitana coach, replacing the fired Raffaele. He hadn’t coached since 2022.

Front Page Corriere dello Sport, Tuesday 24 February 2026

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Today’s Front Page Tutto Sport, Tuesday 24 February 2026

👉The new coach, called upon to avoid Serie B, will be with Torino until June.
D’Aversa, the choice of desperation

After constantly encouraging him, reversing criticism, Cairo also kicks out Baroni and hires the only coach willing to accept the Torino situation: he signs a four-month contract. The fans: when will the president be sacked? 1-0 against Pisa: Fiorentina 3 points behind.

👉Juve
First anti-crisis move: Wes’s renewal is just around the corner.
MacKennie shakes his hand.

The American is a key player for Spalletti, won over by his versatility. The backstory of the reopening with Vlahovic. Shocking insults and threats: Di Gregoria seeks serenity. Tomorrow, Galatasaray: Bremer close to a no, Yildiz perhaps a yes.

👉Montella exclusive
“Juve, you can do it against Galatasaray. Yildiz needs… Dusan.”

👉At San Siro, two goals to come back from.
Chivu’s tension is high.
And Bodo provokes.
“Inter weren’t very smart.”

👉 Two goals to come back from behind at San Siro
Chivu’s tension is high
And Bodo provokes
“Inter aren’t very smart.”

The Nerazzurri coach bickers with a Norwegian journalist: “Shame if we leave? Disrespectful.” Knutsen, the rival coach, stings: “City hadn’t complained about the synthetic pitch. And speaking of the cold… Dumfries is back.”

👉Doubts about Istanbul: Will Rome relaunch?
Italy wants another Olympics

👉Vonn: Relief after the tragedy
“I risked amputation.”

👉Bertolucci explains the difficult moment
“Sinner is in a tight spot, no crisis.”

Front Page Tutto Sport, Tuesday 24 February 2026

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