The 2023/24 UEFA Champions League enters the second round qualifying series as Lithuanian top-flight side Zalgiris host Turkish giants Galatasaray at LFF Stadium.

It was a difficult first-round encounter for Zalgiris as they had a heroic second-leg victory to advance to the second round despite recording a draw in the first leg.

Galatasaray will play their first competitive football as the 2023/24 football season approaches. The Lions are the defending champions of the Turkish Superlig.

Galatasaray is a popular name when it comes to the UEFA Champions League even though they’ve faced troubles lately at the highest level.

Date and kickoff time

Date: Tuesday 25th July 2023

Kickoff time: 5:00 PM UK.

Zalgiris vs Galatasaray on TV and live stream

The match will be shown on S Sport+ in Turkey. In the UK and other territories globally, fans can watch the game on Zalgiris’ Official Website (Subscription required). You can purchase the match pass which costs €5.

Form Guide

Zalgiris

Suduva (Win)

Struga (Win)

Struga (Draw)

Riteriai (Win)

Banga (Win)

Galatasaray SK

Sturm Graz (Loss)

Austria Vienna (Draw)

Kisvarda (Win)

Hull City (Loss)

Fenerbahce (Win)

Players to watch

Oyewusi Mathias (Zalgiris)

Nigerian forward Oyewusi Mathias is the club’s highest goal scorer in the league this season with 14 goals in 18 appearances.

Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu (Galatasaray SK)

Muhammed Kerem was Galatasaray second highest goal scorer behind Mauro Icardi who was on loan at the club from PSG.