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Barcelona face Galatasaray in Istanbul in Champions League round two
October 13, 2026 at 04:03 PM
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Barcelona play Galatasaray in the Champions League group stage second round at Istanbul's Ali Sami Yen–Rams Park on Tuesday.
- Galatasaray forward Victor Osimhen said Barcelona is the best team in the world right now but that his side will not settle for watching them dominate the ball.
- Opta's AI simulations give Barcelona a 68.9% win probability against Galatasaray, with the hosts at 13.4% and a draw at 17.7%.
- Barcelona president Joan Laporta said his team plays the best football in Europe and the world, and declined to comment on Real Madrid.
- Barcelona coach Hansi Flick declined to discuss Real Madrid's dispute with Spanish refereeing, saying the focus is the match against Galatasaray.






