One step away from a place in the group stage, Young Boys and Galatasaray meet for the first leg of their Champions League playoff on Wednesday evening.

Young Boys: 

As they prepare to host Galatasaray for the Champions League playoff first leg, Young Boys are determined to return to the group stage after making the prestigious phase in two of the past three seasons. However, their early-season struggles in the Swiss Super League—marked by a winless run and a string of defeats—have left them in a precarious position. Under new coach Patrick Rahmen, who faces mounting pressure, Young Boys are eager to turn their form around and secure a spot in the expanded 36-team group stage.

Galatasaray: 

Galatasaray, fresh off securing the Turkish Super Lig title with a record 102 points, are also targeting a return to the Champions League group stage. Despite a rocky start to the season, including a heavy Turkish Super Cup defeat and narrow league wins, they remain a formidable force. Coach Okan Buruk is focused on guiding the Istanbul giants past the playoff hurdle and back into Europe’s elite competition, following their group stage exit last season.

Prediction:  1-1

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