Juventus, Galatasaray and Champions League
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Juventus made us dream for a little while in the second leg of their UCL play-off tie against Galatasaray. Then some things happened.
Juventus defender Lloyd Kelly received a straight red card at the beginning of the second half of a Champions League match against Galatasaray as he
Galatasaray survived a 10-man Juventus comeback, scoring twice in extra time to win 7-5 on aggregate, despite Lloyd Kelly's red card.
The Italian giants have an almighty task on their hands in Turin.
All Juventus fans at the Allianz Stadium gave the Bianconeri a standing ovation after Barış Alper Yılmaz scored the second goal for Galatasaray, eliminating
Galatasaray held off a remarkable comeback by ten-man Juventus as they joined Atalanta, Real Madrid and holders Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League round of 16.
Galatasaray benefited from home advantage in the first leg. Juventus must now make full use of theirs as the two clubs meet in a decisive encounter. The atmosphere in Turin could play a significant role if the hosts start strongly.
Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini spoke to the media rather than Luciano Spalletti after Champions League elimination to Galatasaray. ‘It’s fortunate Lloyd Kelly was there and not me’ on the red card.