Galatasaray will be bolstered by the return of talisman Burak Yilmaz when they host in-form Benfica in Wednesday's Champions League clash at the Turk Telecom Arena. The Turkey international striker returned to action after being sidelined for a month with a hamstring problem in Saturday's 4-1 Super Lig win over Genclerbirligi. Yilmaz came off the bench and scored his 75th goal for Gala. Germa...Full Story »

Astana head coach Stanimir Stoilov wants to make the whole of Kazakhstan proud when they host Galatasaray in the country's first ever Champions League group match. No Kazakhstani team have ever before made the group stage and the debutants made a good impression on matchday one, despite falling to a 2-0 defeat at Benfica . They now have home advantage as they continue their Group C campaign ag...Full Story »

Galatasaray striker Burak Yilmaz netted a stoppage-time equaliser to deny Anderlecht a first away Champions League win for nine years in a 1-1 Group D draw in Istanbul. Anderlecht - who have finished bottom in all seven group stage campaigns since they reached the last 16 in 2000/01 - looked to be on course for a hard-earned victory after taking the lead early in the second half through Dennis ...Full Story »

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has urged the Biancoceleste fans to get over their disappointment regarding the club's transfer policy and stand behind their team. Reports in Rome claim a section of supporters are set to launch a protest against the club management prior to Sunday's game against Chievo at the Stadio Olimpico. Fans were angry with Lazio's failure to bring Galatasaray striker Bur...Full Story »

Los Blancos' young centre-back is thrilled with the way he has broken into the first team this season, and believes he will face a tough battle against Burak Yilmaz Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has expressed his delight at the progress he has made in the first team this season. The France international has missed just one of los Blancos’ eight Champions League matches this seaso...Full Story »

Burak Yilmaz is reportedly a transfer target for Manchester United The powerful striker, who has been linked to United, has been in sensational form since moving to the Turkish giants last summer, netting 26 goals in 31 appearances. The Champions League joint top scorer has attracted interest from across Europe and a £10 million offer is reportedly enough to sign him. Speaking to The Obs...Full Story »

The Cimbom supremo believes the Turkey ace is near the Atletico Madrid forward's level and would therefore warrant a similar transfer fee if a sale was being considered Galatasaray president Unal Aysal has slapped a €40 million [£35m] price-tag on Burak Yilmaz after comparing the striker to Radamel Falcao. The 27-year-old joined the Super Lig champions in the summer from Trabzonsp...Full Story »

Jens Keller's charges went behind early in the Turk Telekom Arena, but fought back with a strike just before half time to leave Didier Drogba and Wesley Sneijder frustrated A determined performance from Schalke led the away side to an impressive 1-1 draw against Galatasaray, as they put themselves in the driving seat for the Champions League last-16 tie. Burak Yilmaz had given his side a dr...Full Story »

Manchester United got burned once more on their return to `Hell' as Galatasaray ended their 100% record in Champions League Group H with a 1-0 win. Burak Yilmaz's second-half goal was enough to give the Turkish side a deserved victory and take them to the brink of qualification for the knockout stage. United's position in the last 16 was already confirmed so the damage, beyond any sustained as...Full Story »

Burak Yilmaz grabbed a hat-trick as Galatasaray kept their hopes of reaching the UEFA Champions League knockout stages alive with a fine 3-1 win at CFR Cluj in Group H. The Turkish side went into the game without a win in the competition so far and knowing only a win would realistically be enough to give them hope of going through behind group winners Manchester United. And the visitors were i...Full Story »