"Celebrating Regally": Eintracht Basks in Opportunity, Not Peril

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2025 September 17 . 4:58 PM

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Galatasaray Leads League, Faces Challenging Champions League Debut Against Eintracht Frankfurt

Galatasaray, currently leading their league with an unbeaten record of five wins from five games, is set to make its debut in the Champions League this season. The Turkish powerhouse will face a tough test in their opening match against Eintracht Frankfurt, a team returning to the competition after a 940-day absence.

The Champions League group stage also includes heavyweights like FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao, Inter Milan, Atalanta, Juventus, Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain, Olympique Marseille, AS Monaco, Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Olympiakos Piraeus, Slavia Prague, Union Saint-Gilloise, FK Bodø/Glimt, FC Copenhagen, Kairat Almaty, Pafos, Qarabağ, Benfica Lisbon, and Club Brugge.

While Galatasaray's players are excited about their first Champions League appearance, they are also facing a significant challenge. The police have classified the Champions League match as a risk game due to the expected influx of Galatasaray fans, with concerns that thousands could take over Eintracht Frankfurt's home arena.

Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt's squad for the Champions League includes German stars Leroy Sané and Ilkay Gündogan, who recently joined Galatasaray from Manchester City. Nathaniel Brown, a U21 national player, has expressed his eagerness for the match and the season in general, stating that they want to show what they can do.

However, none of the four professionals from Eintracht Frankfurt's previous squad who are still with the team—Mario Goetze, Ansgar Knauff, Timothy Chandler, and Aurelio Buta—are likely to be in the starting lineup for the Champions League match.

Okan Buruk, Galatasaray's coach, has praised Ilkay Gündogan as a player who thinks a lot about the sport and is mentally very strong. Gündogan plays a central role in Galatasaray's team and is considered to be their head.

Eintracht Frankfurt's sporting director, Markus Krösche, has stated that there are only opportunities, not risks, in the Champions League. Despite the challenges ahead, Nathaniel Brown has expressed confidence in Galatasaray, noting their outstanding players like Victor Osimhen, Leroy Sané, and Ilkay Gündogan.

Tickets for the Champions League match against Galatasaray Istanbul are being offered on the black market for four-figure sums. The match is scheduled for Thursday at 21:00 CET and will be broadcast on DAZN. Eintracht Frankfurt's board member, Philipp Reschke, has urged season ticket holders and members not to give their tickets to guest fans.

As both teams prepare for this exciting encounter, fans can expect a thrilling game of football, with Galatasaray aiming to make a strong impression in their Champions League debut, and Eintracht Frankfurt looking to build on their return to Europe's premier club competition.