Despite returning to training: Barcelona star will not be fit for Galatasaray clash
The midfielder has returned to training but remains in rehabilitation and could be available for Barcelona’s match against Real Betis next week.
- On October 13, 2026, Galatasaray hosts FC Barcelona at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park for a UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 fixture, kicking off at 19:00 GMT.
- The visitors remain undefeated against Galatasaray across five recorded meetings, including victories in both legs of the 2002-03 Champions League group stage and a 2-1 win in the 2022 Europa League.
- Conversely, Barcelona has won five consecutive matches, scoring 24 goals while conceding nine; Galatasaray has managed only two wins in their last five matches across all competitions.
- Midfielder Frenkie de Jong remains in rehabilitation and will not travel to Istanbul; Manager Hansi Flick expects the Dutchman could return for Real Betis at week's end.
- Flick stated he would be happy with a single-goal victory, acknowledging RAMS Park's hostile environment, which he described as one of the world's 'best atmospheres'.
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Flick targets win as Barcelona face Galatasaray test
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said he would be happy with a single goal victory at Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday as his team face one of the world's 'best atmospheres'. The Catalan giants have won all nine games they have played this season across all competitions, scoring 39 goals, more than four a game on average. However the visit to face Turkish champions Galatasaray in Istanbul is the first in a string of tougher fixtures for…
UCL: What we will do to Osimhen - Barcelona defender, Pau Cubarsí
Barcelona defender, Pau Cubarsí, has revealed what Hansi Flick’s men will do to Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen when both teams clash in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Galatasaray will host Barcelona in the Champions League match-day two clash at Rams Park. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Cubarsí said that Barcelona will do their […] UCL: What we will do to Osimhen – Barcelona defender, Pau Cubarsí
Galatasaray vs FC Barcelona in Match 2 of the Champions League; live by HBO Max, Tuesday 13 October at 1:00 p.m.
Hansi Flick and Pau Cubarsí have called for calm before Barça faces the second matchday of the Champions League at Galatasaray.
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