Tue Jan 21 15:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Galatasaray to Face Struggling Dinamo Kiev in Crucial Europa League Match

**Istanbul, Turkey** – Galatasaray will face Dinamo Kiev on Tuesday, January 21st, at 6:30 PM local time in a crucial UEFA Europa League match broadcast live on TRT 1. The Turkish giants, already secured a place in the knockout stages, aim for a victory to solidify their position among the top eight teams, which guarantees direct entry into the Round of 16, skipping the play-off round.

Despite their success in the group stage, Galatasaray will be without Mauro Icardi, Gabriel Sara (injury), and Roland Sallai (not registered). The team will rely on its top scorers, Victor Osimhen (14 goals), and Barış Alper Yılmaz and Yunus Akgün (11 goals each), to secure the win against a struggling Dinamo Kiev side.

Dinamo Kiev, currently bottom of their Europa League group with zero points from six matches, are facing significant challenges. While undefeated in their domestic league, their European campaign has been dismal, scoring only one goal and conceding fifteen. Their last official match was on December 16th, 2024. They’ve been preparing in Antalya, Turkey, for this match.

The match will be officiated by Kristo Tohver from the Estonian Football Federation. Meanwhile, other news from Turkish football include reported interest from Galatasaray in Emerson Royal, the dismissal of two Super Lig referees by the MHK, and significant transfer activity from Manchester City. Galatasaray also announced a new era under president Dursun Özbek, and other news include several transfers and departures from different teams.

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