The Galatasaray Show

Galatasaray take care of business with a 3-2 win over Göztepe!

Victor Osimhen continues his strong form, while Alexey Batrakov gets 45 meaningful minutes and looks comfortable in his first real opportunity with the team. Despite conceding twice from set pieces and being forced to start our backup goalkeeper after a pre-match injury, Galatasaray find a way to collect another three points.

I break down what I liked, what still needs work, and why Okan Buruk needs to use the next two matches to get the rest of his new players meaningful minutes before the Champions League begins.

Plus, a quick look at a new Galatasaray necklace sent to me by Beyond 90.

Is Rafael Leão really on his way to Galatasaray? And if the transfer happens, what kind of player — and personality — would Galatasaray actually be getting?

I’m joined by Martino Puccio from That Milan Podcast to get the AC Milan perspective on one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer.

We discuss Leão’s rise to becoming Serie A MVP, why his performances have dipped in recent seasons, and how much of that decline can be blamed on the instability surrounding AC Milan. We also tackle some of the biggest concerns Galatasaray supporters have about the Portuguese star: his work rate, pressing, consistency, body language, and the reputation he has developed in the Italian media.

Martino also gives us the perspective from inside Milan on an important question: Is Rafael Leão actually a problem in the locker room, or has that narrative been exaggerated?

Plus, we discuss why playing alongside Victor Osimhen and Leroy Sané could bring out the best in Leão, his friendship with Osimhen, Galatasaray’s reported €50 million pursuit, and the battle with Aston Villa for his signature.

If Galatasaray can complete this transfer, could Leão–Osimhen–Sané become one of the most dangerous attacking trios in European football?

Galatasaray’s 2026/27 UEFA Champions League opponents are set! 🏆🦁

Barcelona, PSG, Aston Villa, Sporting CP, Feyenoord, Lille, Stuttgart and AEK Athens stand between Galatasaray and another run in the Champions League knockout rounds.

In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, I give my immediate reaction to the Champions League league phase draw, break down Galatasaray’s eight opponents and predict how many points we can earn.

Last season, Galatasaray advanced with 10 points, while 16 points was enough for the final automatic Round of 16 qualification spot. Can Galatasaray reach that 16-point mark this season and avoid the knockout playoff?

We also discuss which matches Galatasaray absolutely must win, the difficult trips away from Istanbul, Okan Buruk’s European challenge, what this draw means for Galatasaray’s remaining transfer business, and why squad depth will be crucial for another Champions League run.

How many points do YOU think Galatasaray will get? Can we finish in the top eight and qualify directly for the Round of 16?

Drop your prediction in the comments!

Hadi Cimbom Hadi! 🟡🔴

Galatasaray gets its first win of the season with a dominant 4-0 victory away at Erzurumspor — and THAT’S more like it!

Victor Osimhen scores twice, Yunus Akgün and Roland Sallai get on the scoresheet, and Okan Buruk is able to empty the bench in the second half. We also saw an encouraging performance from Lesley Ugochukwu in his Süper Lig debut for Galatasaray.

But why did this team look so different from the one that struggled against Çorum?

Did the arrival of Aleksey Batrakov finally lift some of the pressure surrounding the squad and allow the players to focus on football again? And if this is what Galatasaray can already do before the remaining transfers arrive, how good can this team become?

Brad breaks down the 4-0 win, the goals, Okan’s lineup decisions, Lesley’s improvement and why this finally looked — and felt — like the Galatasaray we’ve been waiting to see.

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Is Aleksey Batrakov ready to become Galatasaray’s new #10? With the 21-year-old Russian star potentially on his way to Istanbul, I sat down with renowned Russian sports journalist Alexey Yaroshevsky to find out exactly what Galatasaray could be getting. What kind of player is Batrakov? Where does he fit in Galatasaray’s system? Can his success in the Russian Premier League translate to the Champions League? And what are the weaknesses Galatasaray supporters should know about? This is great Galatasaray transfer news! Alexey also explains why Batrakov has been compared to some of Russia’s biggest talents, reveals interest from PSG, discusses the mentality and work ethic that helped him become one of Russia’s brightest young stars, and tells us why he believes Galatasaray could be the perfect next step in his career.

Galatasaray opened the season with a frustrating 2-2 draw against Çorumspor, and Victor Osimhen called it a “wake-up call” for both the players and management. In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, Brad and Serkan break down what went wrong, the alarming lack of attacking options on the bench, Galatasaray’s unfinished transfer business, and why this result may have exposed exactly what this squad is still missing. With the Champions League approaching and the transfer window ticking down, how much longer can Galatasaray afford to wait? Where are the transfers? Transferler nerede? Subscribe to The Galatasaray Show for English-language Galatasaray news, analysis and discussion.

Galatasaray's final preseason match ended in a 2-1 loss to Villarreal, but does it actually mean anything?

In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, Brad and Serkan go head-to-head over one of the biggest questions facing Galatasaray supporters before the Super Lig season begins.

🔴 Is this team ready to defend its title?

We break down Okan Buruk's early red card, the makeshift lineup, what we learned (and didn't learn) from the match, and whether Galatasaray still needs major reinforcements before the transfer window closes.

The current squad should have enough quality to get through the opening league matches, especially against promoted teams. However, the schedule becomes much more difficult before the Turkish transfer window closes on September 4.

If Galatasaray waits until the final days of the window to complete key signings, those players may not be ready to make an immediate impact when the tougher fixtures arrive. Is waiting for the right player worth the risk of dropping early league points?

In this episode, I break down the Rennes friendly, discuss the performances that stood out, and explain why timing could be just as important as the transfers themselves.

Galatasaray has now lost two straight preseason matches, but I'm not concerned about the results. What concerns me is that we're seeing the same attacking problems we saw throughout much of last season. Is the lack of a true No. 10 still holding this team back? Even if Galatasaray signs one today, will it be too late for him to build chemistry before the season begins? Let's discuss what we've learned from preseason and whether this issue needs to be addressed immediately.

What should Galatasaray fans expect from Lesley Ugochukwu?

With so much speculation surrounding Galatasaray's newest midfielder, I wanted to hear from someone who actually watched him every week.

In this exclusive interview, I'm joined by Joe Redmond from TurfCast, who covered Burnley throughout last season and followed Lesley Ugochukwu's performances closely.

We discuss:

Whether you're excited about the signing or still have questions, this interview provides insight you won't get from transfer rumors or highlight videos.

A huge thank you to Joe Redmond and everyone at TurfCast for taking the time to join The Galatasaray Show.