The Galatasaray Show

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 ma...

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 t...

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 nee...

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’...

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 stro...

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 m...

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...

Galatasaray’s deadline-day moves continue with RB Leipzig defender El Chadaille Bitshiabu! The 21-year-old French center back arrived at Leipzig from PSG as one of Europe’s highly rated young defensive prospects. After appearing to establish himself in the team and earning a contract extension through 2029, his playing time dropped dramatically last season. So what happened? RB Leipzig content cre...

Deniz Gül has arrived in Istanbul and is set to become Galatasaray’s newest striker! 🟡🔴 But what exactly are we getting? I’ve only seen Gül play sparingly with the Turkish national team, so I brought in Portuguese football journalist Kevin Fernandes to help us understand the 22-year-old striker and what he showed during his time at FC Porto. Kevin breaks down Gül’s strengths, his physical and ve...

Galatasaray take care of business with a 3-2 win over Göztepe! Victor Osimhen continues his strong form, while Alexey Batrakov gets 45 meaningful minutes and looks comfortable in his first real opportunity with the team. Despite conceding twice from set pieces and being forced to start our backup goalkeeper after a pre-match injury, Galatasaray find a way to collect another three points. I break d...

Is Rafael Leão really on his way to Galatasaray? And if the transfer happens, what kind of player — and personality — would Galatasaray actually be getting? I’m joined by Martino Puccio from That Milan Podcast to get the AC Milan perspective on one of the biggest transfer stories of the summer. We discuss Leão’s rise to becoming Serie A MVP, why his performances have dipped in recent seasons, and...

Galatasaray’s 2026/27 UEFA Champions League opponents are set! 🏆🦁 Barcelona, PSG, Aston Villa, Sporting CP, Feyenoord, Lille, Stuttgart and AEK Athens stand between Galatasaray and another run in the Champions League knockout rounds. In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, I give my immediate reaction to the Champions League league phase draw, break down Galatasaray’s eight opponents and predic...

Galatasaray gets its first win of the season with a dominant 4-0 victory away at Erzurumspor — and THAT’S more like it! Victor Osimhen scores twice, Yunus Akgün and Roland Sallai get on the scoresheet, and Okan Buruk is able to empty the bench in the second half. We also saw an encouraging performance from Lesley Ugochukwu in his Süper Lig debut for Galatasaray. But why did this team look so diffe...

Is Aleksey Batrakov ready to become Galatasaray’s new #10? With the 21-year-old Russian star potentially on his way to Istanbul, I sat down with renowned Russian sports journalist Alexey Yaroshevsky to find out exactly what Galatasaray could be getting. What kind of player is Batrakov? Where does he fit in Galatasaray’s system? Can his success in the Russian Premier League translate to the Champio...

Galatasaray opened the season with a frustrating 2-2 draw against Çorumspor, and Victor Osimhen called it a “wake-up call” for both the players and management. In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, Brad and Serkan break down what went wrong, the alarming lack of attacking options on the bench, Galatasaray’s unfinished transfer business, and why this result may have exposed exactly what this squ...

Galatasaray's final preseason match ended in a 2-1 loss to Villarreal, but does it actually mean anything? In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, Brad and Serkan go head-to-head over one of the biggest questions facing Galatasaray supporters before the Super Lig season begins. 🔴 Is this team ready to defend its title? 🟡 Should fans be worried after another disappointing preseason performance?...

The current squad should have enough quality to get through the opening league matches, especially against promoted teams. However, the schedule becomes much more difficult before the Turkish transfer window closes on September 4. If Galatasaray waits until the final days of the window to complete key signings, those players may not be ready to make an immediate impact when the tougher fixtures ar...

Galatasaray has now lost two straight preseason matches, but I'm not concerned about the results. What concerns me is that we're seeing the same attacking problems we saw throughout much of last season. Is the lack of a true No. 10 still holding this team back? Even if Galatasaray signs one today, will it be too late for him to build chemistry before the season begins? Let's discuss what we've lea...

What should Galatasaray fans expect from Lesley Ugochukwu? With so much speculation surrounding Galatasaray's newest midfielder, I wanted to hear from someone who actually watched him every week. In this exclusive interview, I'm joined by Joe Redmond from TurfCast, who covered Burnley throughout last season and followed Lesley Ugochukwu's performances closely. We discuss: ⚽ What kind of player Le...

I've been one of the most vocal critics of the Turkish Football Federation's 10+4 foreign player rule. My concern has always been the same: Galatasaray's goal is to compete with Europe's elite, and limiting squad flexibility could make that more difficult. But after watching Galatasaray's young Turkish players shine in preseason, I started asking myself an uncomfortable question... Was I overlooki...

The 2026-27 Süper Lig season is officially taking shape! In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, we break down everything Galatasaray fans are talking about this week. We discuss the club's newly released home and away kits, analyze the full league fixture list, highlight the biggest derby matches, and look at the stretches of the schedule that could define the title race. We also dive into the t...

Türkiye ends its World Cup campaign on a high note by defeating the USA. With Kerem Aktürkoğlu on the bench, Barış Alper Yılmaz takes the lead up front, sparking an immediate offensive explosion with two quick goals. While the victory provides a bittersweet conclusion to the tournament, the final whistle signals a massive new beginning off the pitch. With the World Cup officially over for the nati...

Turkiye is officially out of the 2026 World Cup. 🇹🇷💔 Despite entering the tournament with massive expectations, a devastating 2-0 defeat to Australia followed by a heartbreaking 1-0 loss against a 1-0 man Paraguay squad cemented our fate as the second country eliminated from the tournament. We had the talent, we had the possession, but we couldn't find the back of the net. In this episode of The...

Is this the turning point for Türkiye at the FIFA World Cup 2026? After a frustrating opening match against Australia, Vincenzo Montella MUST make radical tactical changes if we are going to break down Paraguay's low block and keep our World Cup dreams alive. In this episode of The Galatasaray Show, we break down the ultimate tactical blueprint to unlock our attack and fix our rest-defense transit...

Shocking 2-0 defeat for Türkiye against Australia in their highly anticipated return to the FIFA World Cup stage. After a 24-year absence from the tournament, the Crescent-Stars suffered a stunning upset against the Socceroos despite entering the match as heavy favorites. In this episode, we break down exactly how Türkiye’s star-studded lineup—featuring Real Madrid's sensational talent Arda Güler,...