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Flick praises Batраков after assist for Galatasaray
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick praised Alexey Batrakov’s performance for Galatasaray.
The 21-year-old Russian midfielder started and provided an assist in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Kasımpaşa in the Turkish league.
Batrakov joined the Istanbul club from Lokomotiv in August for 25 million euros.
He has made five appearances for Galatasaray and set up two goals.
Flick called him a good signing and said young players need to work hard and show passion to pursue their ambitions.
Galatasaray are due to play Barcelona on Tuesday in the second round of the Champions League league phase.
Barcelona coach Hansi-Dieter Flick praised Alexey Batrakov after the midfielder assisted in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Kasimpasa.
The 21-year-old started the Turkish league match, which was the seventh round.
Flick called Batrakov a good signing for Galatasaray and urged young players to work hard to pursue their dreams.
Batrakov joined Galatasaray from Lokomotiv in August for 25 million euros.
He has recorded two assists in five appearances for the Istanbul club.
- Who
- Barcelona coach Hansi-Dieter Flick praised Galatasaray midfielder Alexey Batrakov.
- What
- Batrakov provided an assist in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Kasimpasa. Flick said he had played very well.
- When
- The match was in the seventh round of the Turkish league. The article was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- The match was in Turkey; the city is not stated.
- Why
- Flick was commenting on Batrakov’s performance and his move to Galatasaray.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Batrakov joined Galatasaray from Lokomotiv for 25 million euros.
Match TV published Flick’s praise of Batrakov after his assist against Kasimpasa.
Galatasaray were scheduled to play Barcelona in the second round of the Champions League league phase.
- Player
- Alexey Batrakov
- Age
- 21
- Match
- Galatasaray beat Kasimpasa 3-1
- Transfer
- Joined Galatasaray from Lokomotiv in August for 25 million euros
- Galatasaray appearances
- Five matches, with two assists
What people are saying
Batrakov played very well in the last match. A good signing for Galatasaray. If you are a young player, you have dreams. You need to work. You need to show passion and a high level of diligence to follow your dreams.
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