Barcelona comeback beats Galatasaray 4-1 as Yamal shines
Teenager Lamine Yamal produced two assists and a viral dribble that set up Anthony Gordon's goal.
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What happened
Barcelona, coached by Hansi Flick, came from 1-0 down to beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul in a Champions League match, their 10th straight win of the season. Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal provided two assists and a dribble that he called an "almost-rabona" leading to Anthony Gordon's goal. Yamal later said the move "just happened in the moment," and some online commentators argued it was not as impressive as it first looked.
Why it matters
The win has strengthened belief among former midfielder Ivan Rakitic and others that Barcelona can challenge for the biggest honours this season. Flick's side still faces a concern in European competition, according to one report.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 1:54 AM ET: Barcelona came from 1-0 down to beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul in the Champions League on Tuesday.
- Oct 14, 8:18 AM ET: Former midfielder Ivan Rakitic said Barcelona were a cut above all other teams and could challenge for the biggest honours.
- Oct 15, 2:20 AM ET: Statistics showed Yamal topping several Champions League charts after his two-assist performance.
- Oct 15, 7:45 AM ET: Yamal said the viral dribble "just happened in the moment," as some online users questioned how impressive it was.
Coverage
- Confirmed: Barcelona megastar features in UEFA Team of the Week after Galatasaray heroics (Yahoo Sports)
- Yamal on his viral move: 'It just happened in the moment' (Jerusalem Post)
- Stats: Lamine Yamal’s Galatasaray masterclass puts him at top of multiple Champions League charts (Yahoo Sports)
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