Galatasaray v Barcelona
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
Barcelona make it two wins from two in this season's Champions League, after coming from behind to run out commanding 4-1 victors over Galatasaray at RAMS Park. Despite conceding the opening goal, it was a dominant display by Hansi Flick's side, who bettered their 2.83 xG as they returned to the top of the league-phase table. It was the hosts who drew first blood in the 28th minute, thanks to Batrakov's deflected strike from the edge of the box. Galatasaray thought they'd doubled their lead soon after, but Yilmaz's close-range header was ruled out for offside following a VAR review. Barca capitalised on their reprieve to equalise just before half-time, courtesy of Cancelo's neat finish. Fermin completed the turnaround when he nodded in Yamal's cross in the 50th minute, while the latter was also the provider for Gordon three minutes later. Adeyemi drilled home a fourth goal on 65 minutes, making it nine in two Champions League games for the Blaugrana, who have now won all 10 of their matches across all competitions this season. Flick's side will look to extend their perfect start to the campaign away at Real Betis in LaLiga on Saturday, before their blockbuster showdown with reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain in this competition three days later. Meanwhile, Galatasaray remain pointless after their opening two games. After resuming their domestic charge at Genclerbirligi on Saturday, they will look to get their first Champions League points of the campaign on the board against Lille on October 21. Thanks for joining us today. Until next time, goodbye!
FULL-TIME: GALATASARAY 1-4 BARCELONA
The fourth official raises his board to indicate there will be three additional minutes in this second half. There's still time for Barca to potentially score another goal, while Galatasaray will just be praying for the final whistle now.
A let-off for the hosts! Sanchez's slip presents an opportunity for Adeyemi to potentially race clear on goal. He seems to hesitate, though, and that allows Jakobs to recover and avert the danger.
Galatasaray have only beaten Barca once in 10 previous attempts. Coincidentally, current head coach Buruk was part of the side that did so in November 1994. However, just under 32 years later, his side have simply had no answer this time around.

Sallai, whose intervention just now prevented that fifth goal, is late with his sliding challenge on Gabriel Jesus. The substitute can have no complaints at going into the book.
Shot Map
Team Stats
0.43
Expected Goals
2.83
29%
Possession
71%
3 (60%)
Shots on Goal
11 (50%)
0
Big Chances Created
5
1
Corners Won
6
202 (74%)
Accurate Passes
625 (91%)
34
Duels Won
45
6
Saves
2
12
Fouls Committed
10





