Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, extending winning run to 10
Hansi Flick's Barcelona came back from an early goal to win 4-1 at Galatasaray in a UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 match. The victory keeps them perfect in the competition and gives them a 10-game run.
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What happened
Barcelona, coached by Hansi Flick, faced Galatasaray in Istanbul in a UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 meeting. Barcelona won 4-1 after recovering from an early setback, taking their perfect start to 10 consecutive wins.
Why it matters
The result extends Barcelona's unbeaten opening run and keeps them on a perfect start in the competition.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 3:46 AM ET: Victor Osimhen returned from a month-long injury for Galatasaray ahead of the Barcelona clash.
- Oct 13, 7:08 PM ET: Lamine Yamal set a Champions League record as Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1.
- Oct 13, 7:09 PM ET: Hansi Flick warned that football can change quickly after Barcelona extended their winning start to 10 matches.
- Oct 14, 3:40 AM ET: Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk praised Barcelona's players, saying they were like machines.
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