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Galatasaray have been paired with Dutch side AZ Alkmaar for their playoff clash following the draw held today.
The draw for the playoffs was held today, with teams from ninth place to 24th place knowing their faith before the Round of 16 draw.
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The Turkish side failed to secure an automatic qualification to the Round of 16 after losing 2-1 to Ajax on Thursday night.
Victor Osimhen, who scored five goals in the competition, could only score a consolation goal for his team in the loss.
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13:12 - 31.01.2025
‘Batshuayi and Osimhen had chances’ - Galatasaray manager rues missed chances against Ajax
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has bemoaned his forwards' wasted opportunities in their defeat to Ajax.
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22:58 - 30.01.2025
Naija Stars: Osimhen's late goal not enough as Akpom's Ajax knock Galatasaray out of Europa League top 8
Nigerian duo Victor Osimhen and Chuba Akpom featured as Ajax overpowered Galatasaray in the final game of the Europa League group stage.
Europa League draw
Ahead of a possible Round of 16 clash with either Tottenham or Manchester United, Galatasaray will face AZ Alkmaar in a playoff.
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According to Galatasaray's official X account, “Our opponent in the UEFA Europa League Play-Off Round is AZ Alkmaar.”
The Turkish side faces a tough test in their playoff clash and will need a win to qualify for the knockout phase.
They will need to get a win without their star player, Osimhen, who has been suspended for the first leg due to accumulated yellow cards.
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With a victory, they will advance to the Round of 16 draw and may play Premier League side Spurs or Manchester United.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray will be looking to bounce back from their defeat in the UEL when they face Gaziantep in the Turkish League.
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