Sorloth: 'We want to finish in top eight' ahead of Galatasaray match

ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE - JAN. 20: Alexander Sorloth, striker for Atletico Madrid, says his team aim to secure a win against Galatasaray as they target a place in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League.Speaking at a press conference held at RAMS Park in Istanbul on Tuesday, Jan. 20, Sorloth says the match holds significant importance for Atletico Madrid’s qualification ambitions.The Norwegian striker says he is satisfied with his recent performances and wants to continue contributing to the team.He adds that playing in Türkiye offers an intense atmosphere and describes Galatasaray as a side with several influential players.Sorloth says Atletico Madrid want to progress directly to the next round and that securing three points in Istanbul plays a key role in that objective.Sorloth also responds to comments by Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk, who says the Norwegian striker is currently performing better than Erling Haaland.Sorloth says it is nice to hear such remarks about himself and thanks Buruk, describing him as a very good coach.The UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid takes place at RAMS Park in Istanbul on Wednesday at 8.45 p.m. local time.(Footage by Necat Hazar /Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)