Galatasaray begin their UEFA Champions League campaign Wednesday against Sporting at José Alvalade Stadium in Lisbon, with the Turkish champions looking to build on last season's run while trying to overcome a difficult recent record away from home in Europe.
Galatasaray earned direct entry after winning the 2025-26 Süper Lig title, their fourth consecutive championship.
They are appearing in the competition for the 19th time and will play in the 36-team league phase for the second straight season.
Sporting are also unbeaten this season and have home advantage, along with a strong record against Turkish opposition.
Another step forward
