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Barcelona and Galatasaray prepare for an attacking Champions League match
Barcelona travel to Istanbul to face Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk says his team will attack rather than focus only on defending.
Buruk expects Galatasaray to compete with confidence despite calling Barcelona one of the world’s best teams.
Barcelona lost 3-1 to Sporting CP in their Champions League opener, while they have won their first nine matches of the season, according to ESPN México.
Flick says Barcelona must stay focused and warned that the match will be difficult, especially in Galatasaray’s home stadium.
He declined to discuss Real Madrid or its complaints about refereeing, saying he wanted to focus on Galatasaray.
The teams meet in Istanbul on Tuesday, with both coaches indicating they expect a competitive match.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk says his team will attack Barcelona rather than focus only on defending in their Champions League meeting in Istanbul.
Buruk described Barcelona as being in the best form in the world but said Galatasaray would play with belief and aggression.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said his side must be ready for Galatasaray’s home atmosphere and strong players, including Victor Osimhen.
The articles differ on Barcelona’s Champions League record: ESPN México says Barcelona won its opening match, while Barca Universal says it lost 3-1 to Sporting CP.
- Who
- Galatasaray and Barcelona.
- What
- They are due to meet in the Champions League, with Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk saying his side will attack rather than just defend.
- When
- Tuesday, according to Barca Universal. ESPN México describes it as the second matchday but does not give a date.
- Where
- Istanbul, at Galatasaray’s home ground.
- Why
- The teams are meeting in the Champions League; the sources do not state a further reason.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Barcelona travelled to Istanbul for its Champions League meeting with Galatasaray.
Hansi Flick and Pau Cubarsí spoke to the media in Istanbul ahead of the match.
Barcelona and Galatasaray are due to meet in Istanbul, according to Barca Universal.
- Galatasaray manager
- Okan Buruk
- Barcelona coach
- Hansi Flick
- Match location
- Istanbul
- Galatasaray approach
- Buruk said his team would attack as well as defend
- Barcelona absences
- ESPN México says Raphinha and three other players would be unavailable for the match.
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What people are saying
Against Barcelona, we won’t just defend. We will also attack
We can say that Barcelona is the team in the best form in the world and everyone will point to them as the favourites, but there will also be a Galatasaray team full of belief playing against them
I’ll also be happy if we win 1-0 because my objective is to win and this opponent plays very well, especially at home
We need to be ready, it is one of the best stadiums in the world, it is very good to play here