Turkish giants Galatasaray head to Bordeaux looking to avenge last season's Champions League defeat at the Stade Chaban-Delmas.
After a goalless draw in Istanbul, the French side triumphed 3-1 at home in the group stages last term.
But as the two clubs gear up to face each other in their UEFA Cup Group H opener, Bordeaux midfielder Marouane Chamakh knows that this season's clash will be a tough tie.
``This game on Thursday and the match against Valenciennes on Saturday will be important for the rest of the season,'' he told the club's official website www.girondins.com. ``We have to get positive results.
``It's a pleasure to meet Galatasaray again because they are a big team on the European circuit.
``I think the supporters will enjoy a very good game because for the players these matches are always interesting to play in.''
Galatasaray go into this clash full of confidence having not lost a league match all season.
But their great start to the campaign came slightly unstuck in the second leg of their UEFA Cup first-round tie, as they slipped to 3-2 defeat at Swiss side FC Sion.
However, coach Karl-Heinz Feldkamp will not be too troubled by this result having triumphed 5-1 in the first leg.
With Austria Vienna, Panionios and Helsingborg all vying for a spot in the next round Chamakh knows that a good start at home is vital.
``It's always better to start at home to give you added confidence,'' he added.
``We need a good match to launch our European campaign and act as a reference point for the upcoming games.
``I hope the arrival of Galatasaray can help us achieve that
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