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How will Barcelona line up against Galatasaray in their first Champions League away test?

Barcelona look to continue their history-making perfect start to the season and make it two wins out of two in the Champions League when they travel to Turkey for a tough League Phase test away at Galatasaray. Here’s how we…

By Renato Gonçalves · Barca Blaugranes

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Barca Blaugranes projects Hansi Flick's starting lineup for Barcelona's Champions League match against Galatasaray.
Captain Raphinha has been ruled out of the trip to Turkey due to an injury.
The writer predicts a front three consisting of Lamine Yamal, Karim Adeyemi, and central striker Anthony Gordon.

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Renato Gonçalves outlines Barcelona's predicted starting lineup under Hansi Flick for their upcoming UEFA Champions League League Phase fixture away against Galatasaray. Following squad rotation in a weekend victory over Getafe, Flick is expected to field a refreshed defense featuring Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Eric García, and João Cancelo.

The Barca Blaugranes writer projects Rodri to anchor the midfield alongside Pedri and Fermín López. In attack, with Raphinha ruled out due to injury, Gonçalves predicts a front three of Lamine Yamal, Karim Adeyemi, and Anthony Gordon operating as the central striker.

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