Welcome to "The Hell" of RAMS Park! On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Galatasaray didn’t just beat Juventus—they dismantled them in a Champions League play-off classic that will be remembered for decades.
In a night of pure Turkish delight, the Lions roared to a massive 5–2 victory, with Brazilian maestro Gabriel Sara putting on a performance for the history books.
The Match Breakdown: A Seven-Goal Thriller!
The Sara Show 🪄: From the first whistle, Gabriel Sara was unplayable. He controlled the tempo and struck twice—including a spectacular 25-yard volley that left the Juve defense standing still.
The Clinical Lions 🦁: Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi both found the net, ruthlessly exploiting a rare night of chaos in the Juventus backline.
Juve's Resilience 🇮🇹: Despite the onslaught, the Bianconeri fought back through goals from Dusan Vlahovic and Kenan Yıldız, briefly making it 3–2 and threatening a comeback.
The Final Blow 💥: As Juve pushed for an equalizer, Gala struck twice on the counter-attack in the final ten minutes, capped off by a fifth goal that sent the Istanbul crowd into a state of total delirium.
Stat,Galatasaray,Juventus
Goals,5,2
Possession,48%,52%
Shots on Target,9,4
MOTM,Gabriel Sara
Key Fact: This is the first time Juventus has conceded 5 goals in a single European match in over 20 years! 📉🛑
The Verdict: While the job isn't finished yet, this 3-goal cushion puts Galatasaray in a dream position heading into the second leg. For Juventus, Thiago Motta faces the biggest tactical challenge of his tenure to overturn this deficit at the Allianz Stadium.