Reaching 12 points at the end of the 6th week of the UEFA Europa League, Galatasaray mathematically guaranteed the play-off stage. The yellow-red team continued their journey undefeated and ranked sixth after the match they drew 2-2 with Malmö. Galatasaray’s goal was to be in the top 8. Dynamo Kyiv became the first team to bid farewell to the tournament.
Galatasaray has secured the play-off stage in the UEFA Europa League. Now all eyes will be on the top 8.
IS GALATASARAY GUARANTEED?
Galatasaray secured the play-off stage in the UEFA Europa League. With the 2-2 draw against Malmö, the yellow-reds reached 12 points after six matches, with three wins and a draw each. With this result, it was mathematically certain that Galatasaray would play in the play-offs as the last two weeks entered. However, in order for Galatasaray to advance directly to the round of 16, that is, to be among the top 8, it must win its remaining two matches or at least finish without a loss.
Galatasaray aims to advance directly to the round of 16 by being among the top 8 in “Cup 2”. In this regard, the matches against Dynamo Kiev on January 21, 2025 and Ajax on January 30, 2025 are of critical importance. The teams that finish the season in the top 8 will advance directly to the round of 16 without playing play-offs.
WHAT IS GALATASARAY’S PLACE IN THE UEFA EUROPEAN LEAGUE?
Galatasaray is in sixth place in the UEFA Europa League. The yellow-red team collected 12 points with three wins and three draws after six matches. With this performance, Galatasaray was among the top 24 in the league and guaranteed to play in the play-offs. However, Galatasaray, aiming for the top 8 places, will try not to lose as many points as possible in the remaining two matches.
-In addition to Galatasaray, Lazio, Athletic Bilbao, Anderlecht, Olimpik Lyon, Eintracht Frankfurt and Manchester United also guaranteed promotion to the play-off stage. On the other hand, Dynamo Kiev, which was defeated in all six matches, became the first team to say goodbye to the tournament. In the 36-team league format implemented for the first time this season, Galatasaray’s goal is to be in the top 8 and go directly to the last 16 rounds.
HAS GALATASARAY GUARANTEED THE TOP 8?
Galatasaray has not yet secured a place in the top 8; They should not lose points in the remaining two matches.
HAS GALATASARAY GUARANTEED A PLACE IN THE LAST 16?
Galatasaray has mathematically guaranteed the play-off stage, but has not yet secured the last 16.
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