Last year’s title winners sit six points clear of Jose Mourinho’s side and could move a major step towards winning another crown should they avoid defeat.
Indeed, Slovenian official Slavko Vincic has been appointed as the referee, the first time a foreign referee has been appointed to oversee a game in the Turkish Super Lig.
While six points is hardly insurmountable, failing to win today would leave the Portuguese coach needing something approaching a miracle between now and the end of the season.
Still, Gala went out of the Europa League in slightly surprising fashion last week, despite having looked strong during the initial League phase.
Turkish champions Galatasaray can today extend their lead over bitter rivals Fenerbahce when the two Istanbul giants meet.
