Galatasaray walk into the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday carrying more than qualification hopes, they carry a chance to redefine their European season.
The Turkish champions face Manchester City in the final match of the Champions League league phase, knowing that one night in Manchester could elevate them from playoff uncertainty to top-16 security.
After seven matches, Galatasaray sit 17th in the 36-team standings with 10 points, level on points with QarabaΔ but ahead on goal difference.
A victory in Manchester would push the yellow-reds into the top 16, a crucial threshold that brings seeded status in the playoff round and a far smoother route into the knockout stages.
Even without a win, Galatasaray are well placed to finish inside the top 24 and qualify, but
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