This year was definitely a passionate and hopeful year for Galatasaray.

As the most powerful team in the Turkish Super League, this team is in a state of defeat in the domestic league for many years. They often pursue the glory of European wars.

At the beginning of the 21st century, this Turkish Super League giant achieved unbeaten in the European Cup, which can be said to be the highest honor in the history of their club.

In the following years, they have not missed the Champions League every year, but in recent seasons, Galatasaray's group promotion journey has not been so perfect.

Faced with a group of powerful men in the five major leagues, as a fringe league, there is still some gap in the strength of this Turkish Super League team. Once these two strong opponents are in the group, it will be difficult for them to break through.

However, this season is different. They successfully drew the lottery in the Champions League and fell into Group H, which was only one strong team from Manchester United, and then successfully beat Kruges and Braga to advance in the second place in the group.

This made the team's fans and senior executives very happy. During the winter break, they began to waving checks to strengthen, and obviously they did not want to go to the first round after the group advanced.

This method really made them find a thigh. Bald Commander Sneider chose to sign Galatasaray with a high salary in the final stage of his career.

This has caused this Turkish Super League giant to undergo a huge transformation. From January to the current game, Sneijder has integrated into this team with his strength and professional qualities far surpassing other teammates, which has brought great improvements to the team's strength.

The only thing that makes Galatasaray fans a little nervous is the team's bad luck in the draw. They drew the Champions League champion Arsenal in the quarterfinals for two consecutive years, which really made them a little sad.

After all, the team's strength has made great progress, but now it has encountered the recognized world's number one club, which is really hard to bear.

However, after Sneijder's speech in an interview with the media was released, this mood gradually changed.

"We have drawn the strongest team in the world right now, which is really wonderful. I have watched countless Arsenal games, and their games are really crazy. When I think about fighting with them, I can't control my joy."

“???”

The Turkish media, who originally wanted to hear some pessimistic words from Sneijder, were not able to be punished directly. They held up their microphones and continued to listen to the legendary Inter Milan player.

"I have emphasized since joining the team that Galatasaray is a very strong team, and I still feel that way now, so, fans, wait for our wonderful performance at the Turkish Telecom Stadium."

As a player in the atmosphere group of Inter Milan and the Netherlands, Sneijder's words and eyes were extremely deceptive. When Galatasaray fans saw this scene, all their worries about Arsen's too strong team were thrown behind.

What is the defending champion or the world's number one club? Let's talk about it first. Only when you can't defeat it will you admit defeat. Is it better to be the kings, princes, generals and ministers? Maybe they are the most awesome dark horses in the Champions League this season.

So, a week before the start of the game, the Turkish media's reports on this showdown took a huge reversal, and the Turks began to build crazily to express their expectations for this game and their determination to win the game.

This surprised the Gunners, who were originally bored because of their opponent's weakness, but naturally, the subsequent fighting spirit was strong.

There are no weak teams in the Champions League. Even if their opponents are not among the top five leagues, they still have super confidence. So how can you do it as the defending Champions League champion without showing 120,000 points of spirit?

Therefore, in the training base, the training momentum of the team members was once again full.

During the interview session at the parking lot entrance after the game, all the Gunners' players responded to reporters' inquiries and answers.

“Our opponent is a respectable team and we will do our best in the game.”

Arsenal said and did the same. The professor announced the tentative starting list when the team was about to take a class to Türkiye the day before the game.

The super combination of Neymar, Liu Feng and Aguero has appeared again. The three players' value has exceeded 300 million euros, which is definitely the most luxurious forward in football.

There is no need to say much about the trio of Wilshire, Ganso and Ramsey. These three people have now appeared frequently in the inventory of major world-class midfield combinations. The most terrifying thing is that their average age is only twenty-four years old.

Although Habaibu's combination is now recognized as the world's number one midfielder combination, their age is getting older and older. In a few years, this combination will be destined to be disbanded with the retirement of each player.

However, the Viganla combination will only gradually grow with the development of the team and finally become three real legendary midfielders.

On the back line, Alba and Alves, two full-backs, one left and one right, and Mertesacker and Vermullen partnered again. Such four defenders are the Gunners' strongest defense line this season.

In the goalkeeper position, Szczesni continued to serve as the team's starting goalkeeper. As the team's goalkeeper, his talent and strength have long been recognized by everyone.

"We don't need to stop playing tomorrow's game. Although we are in the away game, we must not lose. Don't forget what you said in the interview."

The professor chose to inspire their fighting spirit in the face of the eager players. His words made the players in front of him nodded repeatedly.

"I understand the boss!"

"Very good, then go pack your luggage now and gather in the parking lot in two hours!"

“Received~”

After hurriedly returning home, Liu Feng pulled up the suitcase prepared for Yuan Xiao for him and gave his fiancée a romantic farewell kiss before turning around and leaving.

Although the away game took only one night, it was still very harsh for this couple who were inseparable. Liu Feng could not wait to finish the game and quickly returned to Yuan Xiao.

That night, Arsenal's chartered flight took off from London International Airport and arrived at Türkiye International Airport through the clouds.

Under the guidance of the local guide, the team members quickly took the bus to the hotel they had booked in advance. The streets were completely different from those in the UK. The team members' eyes were full of curiosity, but because it was too late, everyone did not go out after returning to the hotel.

There was no dream all night. The next day, when Liu Feng woke up from his sleep, the noise from outside the hotel attracted his attention.

Walking to the bed and opening the curtains, countless fans wearing orange and red Galatasaray jerseys came into view. This is the gift of their opponents to them.
Chapter completed!