Okan Buruk: The Next 3 Matches Are Very Important for Us

Galatasaray defeated German side Stuttgart 2-0 at RAMS Park in Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League.

After the match, Head Coach Okan Buruk made some comments. Buruk said the opponent's attacking power was high. He noted that they took a 2-0 lead in the first half, and that in the second half they could have been better in their attacking transitions. He said the pitch affected both teams and that Stuttgart's physical strength was evident throughout the match.

Reminding that 4 matches remain in the Champions League, Buruk said they dreamed of finishing in the top 8 and 16, but their main goal is to finish within the top 24. He said their next match is against Aston Villa at home, followed by a trip to Paris Saint Germain. Buruk stressed that these three matches are critical encounters that will determine their standings.

Buruk said the closest chaser in the league is Amedspor, followed by Trabzonspor, and noted that rivals dropping points alone changes nothing. He also said they wanted to go into the international break with a win.

Source: NTV Spor Skor

Correction (04.11.2026): The yellow-reds, who rose to 6 points with the victory, were removed.