Galatasaray will play a special friendly match during the international break. The Lions will face Orfa Yapı Pendikspor at Pendik Belediye Stadium on Friday, 2 October, at 17:30.
The club stated, "Our Galatasaray will play a special preparation match against O. Y. Pendikspor on Friday, 2 October at 17:30 at Pendik Belediye Stadium." Manager Okan Buruk is expected to give playing time to squad players who have seen limited minutes in the league and Champions League, as well as young talents. The announcement added, "You can watch the match live on the Galatasaray YouTube Channel and GSPlus." The broadcast will be free and unencrypted.
Galatasaray currently sit second in the Süper Lig with 13 points from six matches, following a 4-0 defeat to Trabzonspor. Their recent form reads three wins and two losses from the last five outings. This friendly serves as a key fitness test ahead of the league restart against Kasımpaşa at home on 9 October and the subsequent Champions League trip to Barcelona on 13 October. Buruk may field a different lineup due to international call-ups, using the match to assess the condition of fringe players. Galatasaray's next official fixture is against Kasımpaşa at Ali Sami Yen on Friday, 9 October, at 20:00.
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