Juventus faces a colossal challenge in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff against Galatasaray. Trailing 5-2 from the first leg played in Istanbul, the Turin giants must secure a victory by at least a three-goal margin at the Allianz Stadium to avoid elimination from the prestigious competition. The first encounter saw Galatasaray dominate, with goals from Yunus Akgün, Noa Lang, Davinson Sánchez, and Sacha Boey, while Nigerian superstar Victor Osimhen played a pivotal role in their attacking prowess.

Overcoming such a significant deficit will be a Herculean task for Juventus, even with the advantage of playing at home. Galatasaray, often referred to as the 'Turkish Kings' or 'Cimbom,' appears to be on par with, if not superior to, Juventus in terms of squad strength, particularly in attack. Their formidable frontline includes Victor Osimhen, widely regarded as one of the best strikers in global football. In the first leg, Osimhen delivered two clinical assists, but his influence extended far beyond mere statistics, as his relentless work rate and attacking pressure constantly disrupted the Juventus backline, causing considerable chaos.

Recognizing the immense threat posed by Osimhen, former England and Juventus manager Fabio Capello has offered his expert opinion on how Juventus can halt the Nigerian forward and, by extension, Galatasaray. Ahead of the crucial clash, Capello emphasized that the return of Brazilian center-back Gleison Bremer, fit for the full 90 minutes, would be the deciding factor for Juventus.

Bremer, a 28-year-old Brazilian international, started the first leg but was unfortunately forced off after just 34 minutes due to an injury. Fortunately for Juventus, the injury was not serious, and he is fully expected to lead the defense in Wednesday's decisive match. Capello firmly believes that Bremer's unique physicality and defensive capabilities are the sole antidote to nullify Osimhen's potent threat. Reflecting on the first leg, Capello noted, "Bremer's return is crucial. He is a vital factor against Osimhen and Barış Alper Yılmaz's speed in open spaces. What happened after Bremer came off in the first match is clear; Barış Alper forced many yellow cards and the defense struggled."

Should Bremer indeed play, he will undoubtedly have his work cut out for him. Having witnessed Osimhen's ability to dictate a game even without scoring, the Brazilian defender will need to be at his absolute best for the entire duration of the match to contain Galatasaray's dynamic attack and give Juventus any realistic hope of staging a remarkable Champions League comeback.