""We know the difficulties we're facing because we've watched their games. They're a strong team, and we've come here deserving to play this game," Spalletti told reporters. "We're happy to play against opponents like this. We'll try to play the game in the correct way, and we will see what level of quality we're at. Because these stadiums show you what mental strength you need to have as well. We don't want to hide, we want to play the game and try to win.""
""We have to be ready for Galatasaray's selections. We're anticipating decisions that will create confusion and chaos. We have to try and play our game, and we can't be intimidated by their ferocity.""
Juventus travel to Turkey for a Champions League play-off against Galatasaray after a 3-2 defeat to Inter and a goalless draw with Monaco, finishing 13th in the 36-team league phase. This meeting is the seventh Champions League encounter between the clubs and the first in knockout competition. Galatasaray have won two and drawn three of the prior six matches, including a 1-0 win in December 2013. Juventus have not won any of three away Champions League games versus Galatasaray. The team must rely on mental strength, play its own game, and prepare for selections meant to create confusion.
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