Galatasaray have promised their squad a massive €5 million windfall if they eliminate Liverpool to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, though the Turkish side must defend their 1-0 aggregate lead without suspended star Davison Sanchez.
Galatasaray’s hierarchy has reportedly promised the squad a €5 million bonus to overcome Liverpool in Wednesday’s Champions League decider.
Holding a 1-0 lead from Istanbul, head coach Okan Buruk remains confident despite the pressure, stating, “We beat Liverpool twice here, we can do it there too.”
Victory would secure the club’s first quarter-final appearance in over a decade and a significant UEFA windfall.
The Turkish giants face two major setbacks as they travel to Merseyside.
Key defender Davison Sanchez is suspended, and UEFA has banned Galatasaray supporters from Anfield following previous crowd disturbances. This leaves the visitors to face a hostile 61,000-strong crowd alone.
Arne Slot’s side will look to exploit these absences as they fight to overturn the narrow aggregate deficit on home soil.