Galatasaray will play at home in Rams Park on 25 November 2025 as they face Union St. Gilloise in the Champions League League Stage. Both teams need points, but Galatasaray enter the match with stronger form and better results in Europe.
Galatasaray Look Confident in Europe
Galatasaray have been solid in their Champions League games this season. Their big 3–0 win over Ajax away showed how well they can play when they find their rhythm. They also earned important wins against Bodø/Glimt and even beat Liverpool 1–0 earlier in the group.
Their league form has been a bit mixed. They lost 1–0 to Kocaelispor and had a 0–0 draw with Trabzonspor. But before that, they earned wins against İstanbul Başakşehir, Alanyaspor and Konyaspor, showing that the team still has good balance.
Injuries for Galatasaray
Okan Buruk will miss a few players for this game:
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Yunus Akgün – Hernia
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Mohammed Fuseini – Ankle injury
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İlkay Gündoğan – Thigh injury
Gündoğan’s injury is the biggest loss, but Galatasaray still have enough depth to control the midfield.
Union St. Gilloise Struggle in Europe
Union St. Gilloise have had a tough time in the Champions League. They work hard and show good energy, but they often struggle when facing strong European teams.
They lost to Inter (0–4), Newcastle United (0–4) and Atlético Madrid (1–3). These matches showed that they have trouble defending against fast and direct attacks.
Still, the team had a good run in their domestic league with wins over Zulte Waregem, St. Truiden and Sporting Charleroi, plus a 3–0 win in the Belgian Cup. Their 1–1 draw with KV Mechelen also showed improvement.
How the Match Could Look
Galatasaray are expected to keep the ball and push forward, especially with the support of their fans. They usually play with high energy at Rams Park and try to press early to win the ball back quickly.
Union St. Gilloise will most likely stay compact, defend deep and look for chances on counterattacks. Their main goal will be to stay organised and avoid early mistakes, which have cost them in past Champions League games.
Key Things to Watch
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Rams Park atmosphere: Galatasaray often play with more confidence at home.
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Union SG defence: They must avoid giving away simple chances.
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Midfield control: Galatasaray need to fill the gap left by Gündoğan.
Prediction
Galatasaray have more quality, more experience and better recent form in Europe. Union St. Gilloise can score if they find space, but their defence has been shaky in Champions League matches.
Prediction: Galatasaray 2–0 Union St. Gilloise
Galatasaray should have enough strength to get the win and stay in a good position in the group.
