Sneijder competes for the ball with Paul Pogba.
The coldness of the snow shower covering Ali Sami Yen Stadium made `hell on earth` more empty than usual.
Galatasaray’s two biggest stars, Drogba and Sneijder, combined to create a goal that made the stands explode.
After an impressive return last season when reaching the quarterfinals, Juventus is expected to raise the Serie A flag high in the Champions League.
Galatasaray’s victory is a testament to the great emotions that Europe’s most prestigious tournament brings.
Difficulties piled up for Galatasaray when the match was postponed in the 32nd minute last night due to bad weather.
Juventus will take the field with their strongest squad tonight.
At this moment, the bravery of big stars helped Galatasaray speak out.
Drogba and Sneijder’s strikes signaled an overthrow and it came with just over 5 minutes left in the match.
At the end of the match, Galatasaray could have increased the score to 2-0 if Chiellini did not save on the goal line for Juventus.
Goal: Sneijder (85′)
Squad
Group B – Champions League
Football team
Battle
Win
Draw
Lose
Difference
Point
Real Madrid
6
5
first
0
15
16
Galatasaray
6
2
first
3
-6
7
Juventus
6
first
3
2
0
6
Copenhagen
6
first
first
4
-9
4
Bao Lam