Barcelona produced an impressive second-half display to defeat Galatasaray 4-1, recovering from an early setback to secure a deserved victory. Lamine Yamal provided two assists, while Anthony Gordon, Fermín López, João Cancelo and Karim Adeyemi all played key roles in the result.
Barcelona Beat Getafe 3-0 as Anthony Gordon Scores First Goal was another headline angle, but against Galatasaray, Gordon made his mark by scoring Barcelona’s third goal after the break.
Galatasaray initially took the lead in the 28th minute when Aleksey Batrakov scored with a deflected right-footed effort following Rafael Leão’s assist. However, João Cancelo equalised for Barcelona in the 43rd minute, finishing Dani Olmo’s pass to restore parity before half-time.
Barcelona came out stronger after the interval and took the lead in the 50th minute when Fermín López headed home Lamine Yamal’s cross. Gordon then extended the advantage in the 53rd minute, finishing with his right foot after another excellent contribution from Yamal.
Karim Adeyemi completed the scoring in the 65th minute, converting Gabriel Jesus’ assist shortly after both players entered the game. Barcelona continued creating chances, but Galatasaray goalkeeper Ugurcan Çakır made several saves to prevent a heavier defeat.
According to the supplied match statistics, Barcelona dominated possession with 71 per cent and recorded 11 shots on target compared with Galatasaray’s three. The Spanish side also registered six corners, while the Turkish hosts managed just one.
Barcelona controlled the closing stages and held on for a convincing win, with Yamal’s creativity and the team’s second-half finishing proving decisive.
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Galatasaray | Barcelona |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.43 | 2.83 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 4 |
| Possession | 29% | 71% |
| Corners | 1 | 6 |
| Fouls | 12 | 10 |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
Barcelona Player Ratings
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lamine Yamal | 9.5 |
| Rodri | 9.0 |
| Joan García | 8.5 |
| João Cancelo | 8.5 |
| Pedri | 8.0 |
| Fermín López | 8.0 |
| Anthony Gordon | 8.0 |
| Pau Cubarsí | 7.5 |
| Dani Olmo | 7.0 |
| Gerard Martín | 6.5 |
| Eric García | 6.5 |