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I'm on Galatasaray Island with Tolga Sagiroglu from Galatasaray USA. They have news about the November 15th gala in New Jersey that hasn't been announced anywhere yet, and it's big. Tickets at galatasarayusa.org. Hadi en buyuk Cimbom! To book your seat at the Gala, please visit: www.galatasarayusa.org

It's derby weekend. I'm going to my third Fenerbahçe derby — the first time I've ever been in back-to-back seasons — and on Monday night at RAMS Park (9:30 PM), I'll tell you three reasons, plus a bonus, why I think Galatasaray win. I also get into my preferred lineup and my score prediction. What's your score prediction? Let me know in the comments — and if you're going to the match, say hi. Hadi en buyuk Cimbom! Follow the show on Instagram: @thegalatasarayshow Lions Around the World submissions: [email protected]

Galatasaray win their first Champions League game of the season — and they do it on the road, 4-2 at Lille. My first ever Champions League away game, and what a night. Yunus scored in the 2nd minute, Lille turned it around to lead 2-1, and just when it felt like the old story, Batrakov leveled it right before halftime. Second half: an own goal off a Torreira corner and Osimhen scoring against his old club made it 4-2. We didn't crumble. That's the story. The win moves Galatasaray up to 23rd in the league phase — inside the playoff places. From zero points to a playoff spot in one night. Man of the match: Aleksey Batrakov. The fans were chanting his name walking out of the stadium, and honestly, so was I. Jersey giveaway winner: congratulations to Gabriel Pernell from the United States, drawn at random from 178 eligible entries. I'll be in touch by email. Lions Around the World this week: Luis and Marco, who came from Germany for their first Galatasaray game. Want to be featured? Send your video or photo to [email protected]. Next up: the Fenerbahçe derby on Monday at RAMS Park, then Konya on Friday, then Stuttgart in the Champions League. My Stuttgart preview drops Sunday with a great German journalist joining me. Hadi, Mbuke, Cimbom.

Can Galatasaray get their first Champions League points at Lille? With both clubs on zero points after two matches, the pressure is building. French football expert Matt Spiro, host of The French Football Show, joins Brad to discuss Lille’s strengths, weaknesses and why he’s predicting a 2–1 Galatasaray victory. We break down: • What Lille’s defeat at Arsenal tells us • The impact of missing Tiago Santos and Ethan Mbappé • Where Galatasaray can exploit Lille—and which players pose a threat • What awaits the travelling fans at Stade Pierre-Mauroy • Whether Turkish clubs are closing the gap on French football

Galatasaray escaped Ankara with three points, but it wasn't pretty! Deniz Gül's late winner rescued the Lions from a classic Champions League hangover after a frustrating performance against Gençlerbirliği. I'm back in Ankara for the first time in eight years, bringing you my thoughts straight from the stands at Eryaman Stadyumu! In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, I discuss Okan Buruk's questionable starting lineup, the team's continued struggles with chemistry, Leroy Sané's disappointing performance, and whether the substitutions came too late. Plus, Uğurcan Çakır delivers a man-of-the-match performance to keep Galatasaray alive! I also share stories from my trip to Ankara, meeting some wonderful fans of the show, and my first experience taking the Istanbul Airport metro. And don't miss our newest segment, Lions Around the World, featuring Erhan, a lifelong Galatasaray supporter from South Africa, who shares his family's connection to the club and what being a Lion means to him. It wasn't beautiful football, but I'll take an ugly win over a pretty loss every time!

Galatasaray fell 4-1 to Barcelona in the Champions League at Rams Park, but I'm not panicking. In fact, I came away from this match with some reasons to be optimistic about where this team is headed. I was there to experience the incredible atmosphere, and in this episode of The Galatasaray Show, I'm sharing what I saw from inside the stadium. We discuss Okan Buruk's bold starting lineup, including his decisions to start Yunus over Sané and Jakobs over Abdülkerim, the controversial disallowed goal, and Barcelona's relentless pressing. I'll also show you footage I recorded from the stands that raises some important questions about Galatasaray's defensive organization. Plus, we look at Batrakov's goal, Osimhen's return, the new signings getting valuable Champions League minutes, and why the upcoming trip to Lille could be a turning point.

WHAT A FINISH! Galatasaray defeat Kasımpaşa 3-1 at RAMS Park, scoring TWO goals with just 10 men to secure three massive points! This was my 30th Galatasaray match in person, and I witnessed the second-greatest finish I've ever seen! After Torreira's red card, it looked like everything was falling apart. But this team showed incredible heart, grit, and determination! Barış Alper Yılmaz was the hero! Starting at right back, he delivered an outstanding performance before scoring the match-winning goal. Mario Lemina added another, and RAMS Park erupted!

Barcelona have started the season on fire — so does Galatasaray have any realistic chance of stopping them at Rams Park? Dan Hilton from The Barcelona Podcast joins The Galatasaray Show to break down the Champions League matchup from a Barcelona perspective. We discuss what's changed under Hansi Flick, Raphinha's fitness, Barcelona's relentless high press, and the areas Galatasaray may actually be able to exploit. Dan explains why forcing Barcelona's center backs to defend in wide areas could provide an opening for Galatasaray and whether Okan Buruk should stick with his usual aggressive pressing style or sacrifice possession and play on the counter. Pasted text We also turn the tables as Dan asks about Victor Osimhen, Rafael Leão and Galatasaray's biggest threats, before we discuss whether the famous Rams Park atmosphere can really affect Barcelona and get Dan's prediction for the match. Pasted text Pasted text Can Galatasaray pull off a Champions League upset — or is Barcelona simply too good?

I recently joined Son Düdük 90+ for a wide-ranging conversation about Galatasaray — and we had a lot of fun with this one. We talked about how The Galatasaray Show got started, some of my favorite Galatasaray players and matches, my experiences following the club in Türkiye and Europe, expectations for the season ahead, and plenty more. This one is a little different from our usual episodes. No match recap, no tactical breakdown — just two football fans sitting down and talking football and Galatasaray. A big thank you to Son Düdük 90+ for inviting me on and allowing me to share our conversation here with you.

Something feels different at Galatasaray this season. After four straight Süper Lig titles and a Champions League Round of 16 appearance, why does Okan Buruk’s team suddenly look like it has lost its edge? In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, Brad and Serkan dig into The Okan Buruk Question. Has the same core of players and the same message simply been together too long? Did Galatasaray fail to refresh the squad when it mattered most? And has the club’s transfer strategy focused too much on big names instead of finding the right players for the system? We look at Sir Alex Ferguson and Pep Guardiola’s philosophies on rebuilding successful teams, the numbers behind long managerial tenures, Galatasaray’s “evlat” problem, the club’s summer transfers, Rafael Leão’s fit in Okan Buruk’s pressing system, and why Amedspor’s recruitment of Gift Orban raises bigger questions about Galatasaray’s transfer strategy. Most importantly: what can Galatasaray actually change right now? With the transfer window closed and crucial Champions League matches approaching, Brad and Serkan disagree over whether tactical changes are enough—or whether Galatasaray may eventually have to make a much bigger decision. What do you think? Should Galatasaray stay patient with Okan Buruk, change the system, or is a bigger change needed?

Galatasaray were demolished 4-0 by Trabzonspor in one of the worst performances we’ve seen since starting The Galatasaray Show. Brad and Serkan break down what went wrong — from Okan Buruk’s starting XI and tactical decisions to the individual performances, the continued dependence on Victor Osimhen, and the transfer strategy that left key new signings unprepared to contribute when Galatasaray needed them. We also discuss Okan’s red card, the defensive problems, Batrakov starting on the bench for the second straight match, and whether the warning signs we’ve been talking about for weeks have finally caught up with Galatasaray. Everything is fine… right? Subscribe for English-language Galatasaray coverage, match reactions, Champions League previews and more.

Galatasaray finally got revenge on Kocaelispor with a 1–0 victory—but the score doesn’t tell the whole story. Galatasaray dominated with 29 shots, nine on target, 44 touches inside the box and 16 corners. Abdülkerim Bardakcı scored the winner, while Deniz Gül, Leão and Lesley provided encouraging performances without the injured Victor Osimhen. Brad and Serkan discuss the missed chances, Batrakov’s surprising absence from the starting lineup, Yunus at number ten, Barış Alper’s struggles and what this performance means moving forward. Were you encouraged by Galatasaray’s performance, or concerned that 29 shots produced only one goal? Hadi Cimbom Hadi!

Galatasaray falls 3-1 to Sporting in Portugal to open the Champions League campaign, but did Okan Buruk get his starting XI wrong? With Victor Osimhen unavailable, Okan started Barış Alper Yılmaz at striker while Deniz Gül remained on the bench. Leroy Sané started ahead of Rafael Leão, with Okan explaining before the match that he preferred the players who were “more ready.” Galatasaray had a strong first half, but everything changed after the break. Serkan and I debate Okan’s lineup, the controversial refereeing decisions, the timing of the substitutions, and whether Leão and Gül should have been given the opportunity from the start. Was this loss on Okan Buruk, or did the referee change the match? Let us know what you think in the comments. Hadi Cimbom Hadi! 🦁💛❤️

Galatasaray earns a dramatic 3-2 road victory over Başakşehir — but the biggest concern coming out of the match is Victor Osimhen’s injury. Serkan joins me to break down the win, Gabriel Sara’s late winner, Rafael Leão’s impressive debut, Aleksey Batrakov’s first start, and the growing questions about Okan Buruk’s reluctance to use Galatasaray’s young players. We also discuss Deniz Gül’s limited minutes, the concerns in defense, Leroy Sané’s disappointing performance, and what this match tells us ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League match against Sporting. A hard-fought three points — and plenty to talk about.

Galatasaray’s Champions League campaign begins with a trip to Lisbon to face Sporting CP — but just how good are Sporting, and where can Galatasaray hurt them? Portuguese football expert and lifelong Sporting supporter Kevin Fernandes joins The Galatasaray Show to give us the inside view on our first Champions League opponent. We break down Sporting’s new transfers, their biggest attacking threats, their tactical approach and some very interesting weaknesses that Galatasaray may be able to exploit. Sporting have already allowed a 2–0 lead to become 2–2 and a 3–0 lead to become 3–2 this season — so why are they struggling to control matches after getting ahead? Kevin also tells us where he believes Galatasaray can hurt Sporting, why the opening 30 minutes could be crucial, and which Sporting players Galatasaray supporters need to watch closely. We also discuss Victor Osimhen, Rafael Leão, Leroy Sané, Aleksey Batrakov, Galatasaray’s new-look squad and how Sporting supporters view the Turkish champions from the outside.