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Galatasaray pledge to attack Barcelona in Champions League clash
October 12, 2026 at 01:34 PM · Updated 4d ago
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Galatasaray's coach and players have pledged an attacking approach in Tuesday's Champions League home match against Barcelona in Istanbul.
- Galatasaray hosts Barcelona on Tuesday in the second round of the Champions League league phase.
- Coach Okan Buruk said the team will not settle for defending and will attack Barcelona.
- Midfielder Lucas Torreira said Barcelona is the best team in the world but Galatasaray will not change its playing style.
- Assistant coach Ismael Garcia said facing Barcelona is like going to the dentist and that he would be happy if Raphinha did not play.
- Torreira said Galatasaray's defensive pressing and home support can secure a memorable victory on Tuesday night.




