Luciano Spalletti, Juventus's head coach, highlights Victor Osimhen as a complete striker and emphasizes Juventus's focus on pressing tactics for their upcoming Champions League playoff match against Galatasaray in Istanbul. Juventus faces a challenging away fixture shortly after a tough 3-2 loss to Inter Milan, but Spalletti remains optimistic, stressing the importance of maintaining enthusiasm and a positive mindset. Juventus will be without Jonathan David due to injury, while other key players like Vlahovic and Milik are also unavailable. Khephren Thuram’s participation is uncertain after injury, but Weston McKennie could play a versatile role, including as a potential false nine. Juventus's predicted lineup features Di Gregorio, Kalulu, Bremer, Kelly, Cambiaso, Locatelli, Miretti, Zhegrova, McKennie, Yildiz, and David. Meanwhile, Galatasaray, led by coach Okan Buruk, boasts a strong recent form with notable victories and a solid defensive record, having outscored opponents 15-2 in their last four wins. Their key players include Victor Osimhen and Mauro Icardi, with the team known for starting matches strongly by scoring early goals. The Turkish side has a home advantage and a vibrant atmosphere at RAMS Park, making this a potentially intense encounter. Historically, no Italian team has won in Istanbul in the Champions League, with the last victory here recorded by Milan in 1963. The match is scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. GMT, with a prediction of a 1-1 draw, giving Juventus a fighting chance to advance to the Round of 16.