Manchester City return to the Etihad Stadium to face Galatasaray this Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for a critical Matchday 8 encounter in the Champions League league phase.
The Cityzens enter this fixture currently sitting in 11th place with 13 points, needing a victory to push for a top-eight finish and avoid the knockout play-off round. Pep Guardiola’s side is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Bodø/Glimt last week.
Despite an ongoing injury crisis affecting key defenders like John Stones, Ruben Dias, and Josko Gvardiol, City remain formidable at home and are unbeaten in their last eight matches at the Etihad.
Galatasaray
With Erling Haaland and Phil Foden set to return to the starting lineup after being partially rested at the weekend, City are eager to secure the three points necessary to seal direct passage to the Round of 16.
Galatasaray, the reigning Turkish champions, travel to Manchester currently in 17th place with 10 points.
Led by manager Okan Buruk, the “Lions” have been giant-killers this season, already claiming a notable 1-0 home victory against Liverpool. However, they have struggled for consistency away from home, winning only one of their last 12 European fixtures on the road.
Galatasaray will lean on the attacking prowess of Victor Osimhen, who has recently returned from AFCON duty, and former City stars İlkay Gündoğan and Leroy Sané, both of whom are in contention to face their former club. While they are well-placed to reach the knockout rounds, a result at the Etihad would go a long way in securing their place in the play-offs.
Match Details and Kick-off Time
The Manchester City v. Galatasaray game will kick off at 8:00 PM GMT. For fans in other regions, the match timings are as follows:
- United Kingdom: 8:00 PM GMT
- Turkey / Central Europe: 9:00 PM CET
- Egypt (Local Time): 10:00 PM (GMT +2)
- United States (Eastern Time): 3:00 PM EST
- India: 1:30 AM IST (Thursday, Jan 29)
The fixture is hosted at the Etihad Stadium, and the match will be officiated by referee István Kovács.
How to Watch Manchester City Vs Galatasaray Live
TV Broadcast:
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports 6 and Prime Video UK.
- United States: Paramount+ and ViX.
- Turkey: TRT 1 and tabii.
- Middle East & North Africa: beIN Sports HD 5.
- India: Sony Sports Network.
Online Streaming:
- discovery+: Available for UK subscribers on laptops, tablets, and mobile devices.
- Paramount+: Fans in the US can stream the match live with a subscription.
- tabii: The primary streaming platform for viewers in Turkey.
- Official City App: Global fans can follow live text, audio commentary, and access full match replays.
