Galatasaray rout 10-man Juventus 5-2 in IstanbulAFP, ISTANBUL, TurkeyDutch midfielder Noa Lang on Tuesday scored a brace as Galatasaray thumped Juventus 5-2 in a pulsating contest in Istanbul in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff. Galatasaray’s Noa Lang, front right, scores against Juventus in their UEFA Champions League playoff first leg in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday. Okan Buruk’s Turkish champions ran riot after halftime as Lang pounced on a loose ball to level on 49 minutes. Lang bagged his brace shortly afterward as he pounced on the loose ball after Victor Osimhen robbed centerback Lloyd Kelly inside his own penalty area. Substitute Boey ensured Gala would take a commanding lead to Turin next week as he lashed home from five minutes from time.

Source: Taipei Times February 18, 2026 17:18 UTC