Anything is possible, says Terim

The Galatasaray boss says has acknowledged that his side have a tough task in beating Real Madrid by four goals but stressed that football can be unpredictable

Galatasaray coach Fatih Terim believes his side’s Champions league tie against Real Madrid is not completely over.

The Turkish champions lost 3-0 in the first leg in Istanbul and while the former AC Milan coach is anticipating a tough encounter, he has promised that his side will give their all.

“Anything is possible in football but when you are playing against Real Madrid things are not so easy,” said the 59-year-old coach.

“Galatasaray will try everything. I am sure about the ambition and enthusiasm of my players. We have prepared ourselves for any kind of result.

“Real Madrid are one of the best teams in the world. We wanted to play football against Real Madrid and we did so. I believe we will play an entertaining game in front of our fans.

“The result will not be important. Galatasaray’s targets never change. If there is a target, then Galatasaray try to achieve it.”

The Turks will be without star striker Burak Yilmaz due to suspension and Terim acknowledged that the former Trabzonspor forward’s absence is a big blow.

“We have lost one of the most important players of Champions League,” he continued.

“Today I gave a special permission for Burak Yılmaz to rest, because he will do special training tomorrow. He has not rested since the start of the season so he deserved it.”

Galatasaray and Real Madrid kick off at 20:45CET in Istanbul on Tuesday.

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