Stuttgart deleted a social-media post showing the speakers at RAMS Park after it drew criticism before the Galatasaray match. In a Turkish-language message, the German club apologized and said it had not intended to offend anyone.

Galatasaray replied in German, saying it looked forward to welcoming its opponents. Both clubs wished for a good match. Their Champions League league-phase fourth-round fixture in Istanbul kicks off on 3 November at 8.45 p.m. Turkish time.