galatasaray vs barcelona: match summary
Barcelona turned a 0-1 deficit into a 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul, preserving a flawless 10‑for‑10 start to the Champions League season.
Barcelona game overview
The Turkish side opened the scoring through Aleksey Batrakov before halftime. A second Galatasaray goal was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review, prompting Barcelona to intensify their attack.
Just before the break, Lamine Yamal lost possession, allowing João Cancelo to level the score. The second half saw Barcelona dominate, with Fermín López finding the net five minutes after the restart to give the visitors the lead.
Anthony Gordon's debut goal
Anthony Gordon, making his first Champions League start for Barcelona, added his name to the scoresheet, extending the lead and cementing his European debut with a goal.
Adeyemi's contribution
Karim Adeyemi later struck in the 65th minute, finishing the rout with a low‑driven shot into the bottom corner.
Barca standings after the match
The win placed Barcelona at the top of their group‑stage table, maintaining a perfect record and bringing their goal tally to nine across two matches. Coach Hansi Flick's side has also won all eight domestic league games this season.
While the match featured 22 shots from Barcelona, Galatasaray struggled to create clear chances after the early goal. The result underscores Barcelona's strong start in both European and domestic competitions.
Sources: ESPN, ESPN, Yahoo Sports, Al Jazeera.
