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Galatasaray host in-form Barcelona in Champions League test
Galatasaray are set to host Barcelona in Istanbul in the Champions League, with both teams looking to build on their opening match.
Galatasaray lost 3-1 away to Sporting CP, while Barcelona began with a 5-1 win over Feyenoord.
The result leaves Galatasaray seeking their first points in the competition, while Barcelona arrive after a 3-0 league win over Getafe.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk says his team will attack as well as defend, and the club hopes its home crowd can help it challenge a strong opponent.
Both teams have players sidelined by injury, including Barcelona's Raphinha, Andreas Christensen and Roony Bardghji.
A win would give Galatasaray a lift, while Barcelona will aim to continue its strong start to the season.
Galatasaray hosted Barcelona at RAMS Park in the Champions League league phase.
Barcelona entered the match after winning 5-1 against Feyenoord, while Galatasaray had lost 3-1 to Sporting CP.
Barcelona were seeking to extend a run of nine consecutive wins, according to La Vanguardia and SPORT.
Galatasaray were aiming to earn their first points in the competition and use their home support to challenge the visitors.
The match began with the score 0-0, and La Vanguardia reported chances for both teams in the opening 17 minutes.
- Who
- Galatasaray and Barcelona, managed by Okan Buruk and Hansi Flick.
- What
- A UEFA Champions League league-phase match. Barcelona sought to continue its winning run, while Galatasaray sought its first points.
- When
- Tuesday, 13 October 2026, according to the live report. Media Indonesia lists the local Indonesian time as Wednesday, 14 October.
- Where
- RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Why
- It was the second matchday of the Champions League league phase; Galatasaray sought to recover from its opening defeat, while Barcelona aimed to build on its opening win.
Galatasaray
Barcelona
Approach
Galatasaray
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk said his team would attack as well as defend and apply intense pressure.
Barcelona
Barcelona aimed to maintain its strong form and winning run under Hansi Flick.
Expected result
Galatasaray
Buruk said his players believed they could get a positive result, despite Barcelona being considered the favorite.
Barcelona
Barcelona arrived after a 5-1 Champions League win over Feyenoord and was widely presented as the favorite.
Barcelona beat Galatasaray 2-1 in Istanbul in the Europa League, according to SPORT.
Barcelona beat Feyenoord 5-1 at home, while Galatasaray lost 3-1 away to Sporting CP.
The teams began their Champions League match at RAMS Park; La Vanguardia reported the score was 0-0 after 17 minutes.
- Venue
- RAMS Park, Istanbul
- Barcelona's Champions League opener
- 5-1 win over Feyenoord
- Galatasaray's Champions League opener
- 3-1 loss to Sporting CP
- Galatasaray manager's target
- Okan Buruk was aiming for his 150th win in charge
- Opening score
- 0-0 at the start of the match, according to La Vanguardia
What people are saying
We won't just defend; we will attack as well.
Everyone will call Barcelona the favorite.
We will try to win the match.
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Sources
Galatasaray - FC Barcelona: posibles alineaciones y horario del partido, la previa de la Champions League, en directo
Revolución total del Barça en el infierno turco
Galatasaray take on favorites Barcelona in Champions League test
Preview Liga Champions: Galatasaray vs Barcelona, Misi Bangkit Cimbom di RAMS Park
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