Okan Buruk: Our goal is to aim higher

In Round 4 of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray defeated the German side Stuttgart 2-0 at home. The win raised the yellow-reds' points to 6.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, head coach Okan Buruk said the game went as expected. Buruk said the opponent had strong attacking power but gave them many chances. He noted that his team played better when they stayed calm and moved the ball with passing, and said they could have entered the game with a better scoreline. Buruk said they could have conceded a goal at the start of the match and stressed that the win was important for the tie. He also said they conceded two counterattacks while leading 2-0.

Buruk drew attention to Stuttgart's physical strength. He said the team's average height was 1.86 m and that it was pleasing to have beaten a good side. Buruk said that, as Turkish teams, they had raised their points and were moving toward catching the teams at the top of the table. He stated that their goal is to aim higher.

Buruk also praised Aleksey Batrakov, who stood out with two goals. He said the player played very well but was subjected to hard challenges. Buruk said the referee did not show a card for the rough fouls and that the opposing team was given more fouls.