10 Juventus players miss out on the Champions League Round of 16 after a crazy match

(Football results) - Even though they battled hard while being a man short and extended the match into extra time, Juventus could not reverse the outcome against Galatasaray, resulting in their bitter exit from the Champions League.

Galatasaray officially secured their place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 for the first time in 12 years, despite losing 2-3 after extra time in the second leg against Juventus. Their 7-5 aggregate victory over two legs allowed the Turkish side to achieve their goal, while Juventus paid a heavy price after an emotionally charged chase at Allianz Stadium.

Trailing by three goals from the first leg, Juventus had to start the match at a high pace with an attacking mindset from the outset. An open game unfolded within minutes as both teams continuously created dangerous chances. Davinson Sánchez forced goalkeeper Mattia Perin into an early save, before Federico Gatti missed a golden opportunity with a header that went over the bar from a good position.

The home side’s pressure gradually increased, yet Galatasaray still showed sharpness on counterattacks. Victor Osimhen nearly opened the scoring if not for Perin’s outstanding save. The turning point in the first half came when Khéphren Thuram was fouled in the penalty area, earning a penalty that Manuel Locatelli converted, reigniting Juventus’s hopes of a comeback.

However, everything changed immediately after the break when Juventus was reduced to 10 men following Lloyd Kelly’s red card for a dangerous tackle. Despite being at a numerical disadvantage, the black-and-white team fought fiercely. Federico Gatti scored in the 70th minute before Weston McKennie headed in close range in the 82nd, sending the match into extra time amid a roaring atmosphere.

Fatigue caused both teams to play more cautiously during extra time, but Juventus still created clear chances when McKennie assisted Edon Zhegrova. Unfortunately, an inaccurate shot forced the home side to pay the price. Just before the extra time break, Victor Osimhen exploited space to score the decisive goal, silencing the Allianz stands.

In the final minutes, Juventus threw everything forward, but Galatasaray defended resolutely and sealed the win with a swift counterattack finishing by Barış Yılmaz. The Turkish representatives will face either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the Round of 16, while Juventus must quickly refocus on Serie A with an upcoming away match against AS Roma.