As the clock ticks towards 21 January 2026, all eyes will be on the Rams Global Stadyumu for an electrifying Champions League showdown. Galatasaray, currently 18th with 9 points, welcomes Atletico Madrid, sitting in 8th place with 12 points.
The stakes are sky-high as both teams vie for crucial points in the 7th round of the competition. Under broken clouds and a chilly 1°C, referee Istvan Kovacs will oversee a clash of tactical wits between Okan Buruk and Diego Simeone.
| 4Ismail Jakobs |
| 8Gabriel Sara |
| 9Mauro Icardi |
| 12Batuhan Sen |
| 19Gunay Guvenc |
| 20Ilkay Gündogan |
| 21Ahmed Kutucu |
| 30Yusuf Demir |
| 64Yusuf Kahraman |
| 67Eyup Can Karasu |
| 68Furkan Koçak |
| 1Juan Musso |
| 2José Giménez |
| 5Johnny |
| 7Antoine Griezmann |
| 10Alejandro Baena |
| 23Nico Gonzalez |
| 24Robin Le Normand |
| 28Taufik Seidu |
| 29Rayane Belaid |
| 31Salvi Esquivel |
| 34Julio Díaz |
| 37Iker Luque |
Match facts:
- Atletico Madrid aims to exploit Galatasaray’s defensive vulnerabilities, particularly in the 61-75 minute interval.
- Both teams have their key scorers, Victor Osimhen and Julian Alvarez, ready to make an impact.
Let’s dive into our prediction: Atletico Madrid to edge out a win.
Galatasaray vs. Atletico Madrid Prediction & Tip
Atletico Madrid are the bookmaker favourites and have shown consistent performance, particularly in defence, with three clean sheets in their last five games. Galatasaray, on the other hand, struggle defensively, especially in the 61-75 minute interval, which could be crucial.
- Atletico Madrid have a better defensive record with three clean sheets in their last five games.
- Galatasaray have conceded the most goals in the 61-75 minute interval, a potential Achilles heel.
- Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez is in good form and could exploit Galatasaray’s defensive lapses.
This prediction combines recent form and strategic analysis, offering a valuable tip for this Champions League clash.