Galatasaray is set to host AZ Alkmaar in the second leg of their UEFA Europa League knockout-round playoff today, Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Rams Park Stadium in Istanbul. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5:45 PM UK time (6:45 PM local time in Enugu, Nigeria). citeturn0search0
In the first leg on February 13, AZ Alkmaar secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Galatasaray at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar. Goals from Sven Mijnans, Jordy Clasie, David Møller Wolfe, and a penalty by Troy Parrott contributed to AZ’s dominant performance. citeturn0news22
This result means Galatasaray faces a challenging task, needing to overcome a three-goal deficit to advance. Historically, overturning such a margin in European competitions is rare; of 57 teams that have lost the first leg of a Europa League knockout tie by three or more goals, only one—Valencia in 2014—has managed to progress. citeturn0search5
Adding to Galatasaray’s challenges, key forward Álvaro Morata is expected to miss the match due to a thigh injury sustained during the first leg. His absence could impact the team’s attacking capabilities as they strive for a comeback. citeturn0news21
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