30 January 2026
Damien Comolli, Chief Executive Officer of Juventus, and Giorgio Chiellini, the Bianconeri's Director of Football Strategy, spoke on the draw for the Champions League play-off round from Nyon.
DAMIEN COMOLLI
"We knew before the draw that, regardless of the opponent, it would be tough. It'll be exciting to go to Istanbul; we'll find an incredible atmosphere at the stadium. We'll be facing players who are used to this type of match in the Champions League, who know the competition well and also know Juventus well. It will be a very close match; we're happy to play the second leg at home, and I don't think there's a clear favourite: they'll be two exciting matches."
GIORGIO CHIELLINI
"We'll have to be good at going to that stadium and playing our game. Then there's the return leg, but it will be crucial to play a great game in Turkey because Galatasaray is a strong team, and our job will be to try to hit them where they're weak. At the same time, we'll respect their quality because they have important players in all areas, but we'll also have to be aware of our own strengths. We'll have to be mature and play like Juventus. Osimhen? He's a strong striker who attacks deep, and he has a rare hunger that few players see. It will be a good test to see how much we've improved."
