UEFA Champions League: Team news, broadcast options, preview for Man United vs. Galatasaray live on Oct. 3, 2023

Topics: TV Schedules, Manchester United, Galatasaray, UEFA Champions League

The Red Devils host the Turkish giants in their first home game of the UEFA Champions League campaign as they desperately need to return to winning ways.

Where can I watch Manchester United vs. Galatasaray live on TV?

This game will not be on TV in the USA while those in the UK can tune in to TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. Like in the USA, this game will not be on TV in Australia. If you live elsewhere, please check our dedicated match page for further information on how to follow this game live on TV in your country.

Where can I stream Manchester United vs. Galatasaray live?

Fans in the USA have Paramount+ and ViX to choose from. UK fans can tune in to discovery+ and the discovery+ app while those in Canada need a DAZN subscription to watch this game live. Stan Sport has fans in Australia covered while fans in Turkey can stream this game live on Exxen. If you live elsewhere, please check our dedicated match page for further information on how to stream this game live in your country.

Preview

Manchester United return to action this midweek, with the English giants resuming their European campaign with the sole goal of returning to winning ways. The Red Devils will face Galatasaray in their first home game of the UEFA Champions League season and must do everything within their power to avoid another disappointing Old Trafford result.

Erik ten Hag's men enter this tie on the back of a turbulent period. Not only did Manchester United lose their opening Champions League game away to Bayern Munich, going 4-3 down at the Allianz Arena, but the English giants have also lost back-to-back matches at Old Trafford in the Premier League.

Rashford and Co. locked horns with Crystal Palace over the weekend, having beaten the Eagles a few days prior in the Carabao Cup. However, Manchester United faced Roy Hodgson's strongest lineup this time and fell to a frustrating 1-0 loss, with fans at the Theatre of Dreams booing the team at full-time.

This was their second straight home defeat in the league, having been beaten 3-1 by Brighton last time around. Furthermore, that leaves the Red Devils with four defeats in their opening seven English top-flight fixtures, which is a new low in decades. The hosts cannot afford to let this continue.

Against Bayern Munich, Manchester United came away empty-handed despite scoring three goals. Rasmus Højlund scored his first goal for the club in that Allianz Arena showdown while Casemiro grabbed a brace. The backline will need to step up their game while Andre Onana will want to avoid repeating his howler in Munich.

Likewise, Galatasaray also enter this clash in search of their first win, but unlike Manchester United, the Turkish giants did not suffer a frustrating UEFA Champions League defeat on Matchday 1.

The Super Lig outfit hosted Copenhagen in the opening round and fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 — though the opposition were reduced to 10 men with over 15 minutes left in normal time. This result helped maintain Aslanlar's unbeaten start to the campaign.

Okan Buruk's side have played seven games in the Turkish top-flight so far, winning six and drawing their other fixture. While they are not top of the league — that position belongs to bitter rivals Fenerbahce — Galatasaray are only two points behind in second.

This is Galatasaray's first UEFA Champions League campaign since 2019-20. It should be noted that the Turkish giants have not made it out of the group stage since 2013-14. While there are several games to go, getting a positive result at Old Trafford would go a long way in helping them end their wait for a round of 16 berth.

Team news

Manchester United: Antony is available for selection for this game after returning to the squad from his leave of absence following domestic abuse allegations. However, Jadon Sancho remains banished from the club while Lisandro Martinez joined Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Tyrell Malacia, Kobbie Mainoo, and Amad Diallo on the sidelines. However, Sergio Reguilon could return for this game.

Galatasaray: Kazimcan Karatas is injured while Hakin Ziyech is unlikely to regain fitness in time for this clash. Mauro Icardi and Dries Mertens are expected to lead the line while Wilfried Zaha could face his former club in his search for his first UEFA Champions League goal.

Key stats

Manchester United have lost six of their last 13 UEFA Champions League games at Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have lost five of their last eight matches across all competitions.
Galatasaray, on the other hand, are unbeaten in 14 competitive games this season, winning 11 and drawing three.
The visitors have won their last four away games in a row.
Manchester United have met this Turkish powerhouse six times before and have won only twice (D3, L1).
However, the Premier League giants have only conceded one goal against Galatasaray in their last five encounters.