Yamal sets up two as Barcelona rally to beat Galatasaray 4-1
Barcelona came from behind after Aleksey Batrakov's opener, with goals from Cancelo, Fermín López, Gordon and Adeyemi. Lamine Yamal set up two, and Flick's side remain unbeaten this season.
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Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday after falling behind at a raucous Rams Park in Istanbul. Aleksey Batrakov gave the hosts the lead with a deflected shot in the 28th minute, and a headed goal by Barış Alper Yılmaz was ruled out for offside after a video review. João Cancelo equalized shortly before halftime.
Barcelona settled the game early in the second half as Fermín López in the 50th and Anthony Gordon in the 53rd both scored from Lamine Yamal assists. Former Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi later made it 4-1 after a Yamal through ball ran on to him off Gabriel Jesus.
Coach Hansi Flick was pleased, according to Yahoo Sports, though he said his team "didn't make good decisions in the final third." Of Yamal, who did not score, he said he "did provide the final pass for two goals." Barcelona have won all 10 competitive games this season, including both in the Champions League.
Sources
- TNT Sports, Galatasaray v Barcelona – UEFA Champions League result as Lamine Yamal assists twice in Barca win at Rams Park, 13.10.2026
- Yahoo Sports, Hansi Flick gives his verdict on Lamine Yamal and Barcelona's win over Galatasaray, 13.10.2026
- FotMob, Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona: Yamal inspires Flick's side to comeback win, 13.10.2026