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Galatasaray v Barcelona: Preview, team news, stats and where to watch

Barcelona take their 100% record to the intimidating RAMS Park to face Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Our in-depth preview is here…

By Jon Fisher · Goal

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 9:24 AM

Key Things to Know

Barcelona visits Galatasaray at RAMS Park on Tuesday for their second Champions League league phase fixture.
Barcelona has won all eight La Liga matches this season and defeated Feyenoord 5-1 in their European opener.
Victor Osimhen is expected to start for Galatasaray following his recovery from a groin injury.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Barcelona will take their perfect record this season to Istanbul to play Galatasaray at RAMS Park in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, October 13. Hansi Flick's team has won all eight domestic league games and opened Europe with a 5-1 victory over Feyenoord. Meanwhile, Galatasaray looks to rebound after losing 3-1 to Sporting CP in their European opener.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk welcomes back striker Victor Osimhen from a groin injury, though Wilfried Singo and Günay Güvenç are sidelined. Barcelona remains without Raphinha, Frenkie de Jong, Andreas Christensen, and Roony Bardghji, while Eric García returns from suspension.

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