There is no history of previous games between Astana and Galatasaray, so whatever happens this Wednesday at Astana Arena will definitely be history in the making. This will be the first ever group stage game of the Champions League to be played in Kazakhstan, a historic event by itself.
Galatasaray's Preview
Galatasaray was defeated by Atletico Madrid in the opening round of this tournament. That time it only took
Last year, they ended in
The team seems to be conscious about their mistakes. For Selcuk Inan, this game is as important as any other match in the competition. They need to focus just as hard as if it was a game that could decide if they advanced to the next round or not.
"In the Champions League, you feel pressure in every game, not just this one, because there is always an objective to go further," Selcuk said.
Astana's Preview
Astana's coach, Stanimir Stoilov, knows that being focused for the whole 90 minutes is the key to being successful in this game. He knows that the whole country of Kazakhstan will be behind his men and watching this historic game.
"First, we have to think about discipline on the field, and giving our best. If we don't, there could be mistakes, but it will be
Their team lost 2-0 to
Injuries and Suspensions
As for the injured and suspended players for this game, the list is the next one. Galatasaray won't count with Burak Yılmaz (hamstring) and Hamit Altıntop (knee). The home team has Twumasi suspended and Akhmetov dealing with a groin problem, so he will be a game-time decision.
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