Tottenham Hotspur saw their perfect start to the Europa League go up in smoke on Thursday in a difficult trip to Istanbul to cace Turkish champions Galatasaray. This is a high-powered Galatasaray who became the first in Super Lig history to break the 100-point barrier last season - Victor Osimhen has also joined the ranks since then.

Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Credit: AP/Khalil Hamra

Galatasaray have started well in their own right after a pair of wins over PAOK and Elfsborg as well as a draw against Latvian outfit RFS. Swedish talent Lucas Bergvall has been given the nod in midfield for Spurs, and 19-year-old Will Lankshear will also get a run out on a critical away night in Turkey.