UEFA Champions League 26/27 · Round 2 · TUE, OCT 13
Galatasaray Istanbul vs FC Barcelona match report: Galatasaray Istanbul fall to FC Barcelona
Galatasaray Istanbul led early but FC Barcelona pulled away in the second half for a comfortable away win in the UEFA Champions League.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
Galatasaray Istanbul lost 1-4 to FC Barcelona. The match was level 1-1 at half-time before FC Barcelona scored three unanswered goals after the break. The outcome was an away win.
Goals
Aleksey Batrakov put Galatasaray Istanbul ahead in the 28th minute, assisted by Rafael Leao, for his first UEFA Champions League goal for the club this season. Joao Cancelo equalised for FC Barcelona in the 43rd minute, assisted by Dani Olmo, also his first UEFA Champions League goal for the club this season. Fermin Lopez made it 2-1 in the 50th minute, assisted by Lamine Yamal, his first UEFA Champions League goal for FC Barcelona this season. Anthony Gordon added a third in the 53rd minute, assisted by Lamine Yamal, his first UEFA Champions League goal for FC Barcelona this season. Karim Adeyemi completed the scoring in the 65th minute, assisted by Gabriel Jesus, taking him to 2 UEFA Champions League goals for FC Barcelona this season.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half. FC Barcelona were on top for most of the second half. FC Barcelona were on top for most of the match.
Key stats
FC Barcelona controlled the match on the numbers, with 65% possession compared to Galatasaray Istanbul's 35%. FC Barcelona had 12 shots on target to Galatasaray Istanbul's 2, and 6 corners to Galatasaray Istanbul's 1. Galatasaray Istanbul made 8 saves to FC Barcelona's 1.
Discipline
Galatasaray Istanbul received 2 yellow cards and no red cards. FC Barcelona received no yellow cards and no red cards. The match official was Marco Guida.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made FC Barcelona the favourites, at an implied 76%; FC Barcelona won the match.
What it means
Galatasaray Istanbul are in 34th position with 0 points and a goal difference of -5. FC Barcelona are in 1st position with 6 points and a goal difference of 7.
Verdict
FC Barcelona were on top for most of the match and controlled the key stats, with 65% possession and 12 shots on target to Galatasaray Istanbul's 2. Galatasaray Istanbul led early through Aleksey Batrakov but were unable to hold on. The result leaves FC Barcelona top of the table and Galatasaray Istanbul still searching for their first points.