Galatasaray Star Rafael Leao Decision for Sporting Lisbon Match

World star Rafael Leao, whom Galatasaray added to their squad in the final days of the summer transfer window, is preparing for the Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon. Head coach Okan Buruk is expected to field the player, who knows Lisbon well, on Wednesday.

First Minutes Against Başakşehir

Galatasaray's new transfer Rafael Leao played for the first time in a yellow-red jersey during the Başakşehir match.

The Portuguese footballer drew attention with the effective impression he left on the pitch in a short time.

He Was the Provider of Torreira's Goal

Achieving tremendous things in the short time he remained on the pitch in the match, Rafael Leao managed to become the provider of the goal scored by Torreira.

Although he has not yet reached his full fitness level, the talented winger's quality was put on display.

Okan Buruk's Lisbon Plan

Head coach Okan Buruk is preparing to play Rafael Leao, who knows Portugal and the opponent Sporting Lisbon well, in Wednesday's match.

It is eagerly awaited whether the successful footballer will start the match in the starting eleven or from the substitutes' bench.

Champions League Excitement Begins

In Galatasaray, which sits in the leader's seat with 10 points collected in the remaining 4 weeks of the Trendyol Super League, all eyes have turned to Wednesday.

The yellow-red team will face Sporting Lisbon away in the first week of the Champions League.

Intense Concentration on the European Match

Starting the new season in Europe with an away match, the yellow-reds are completely focused on this encounter.

Preparations and plans within the team are being shaped around this critical fixture.

Status of Injured Players

Before the tough Champions League match, intensive work is being carried out in the yellow-red club for the recovery of injured players Osimhen and Lemina.

The coaching staff is closely monitoring the status of the missing players.