Barcelona go top after Yamal inspires 4-1 win
Lamine Yamal joined Anthony Gordon's trademark celebration after combining for Barcelona's third in the 4-1 win at Galatasaray, capping another sharp attacking link-up.
Barcelona headed to Galatasaray seeking a 10th straight win, with Raphinha absent and Hansi Flick needing composure in a hostile atmosphere against Victor Osimhen, Rafael Leao and Ilkay Gundogan.
VAR kept Barcelona alive at 1-0 down by ruling out Galatasaray's second goal, before Joao Cancelo levelled before half-time to shift the momentum in Istanbul.
Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 but set an unwanted record by going 17 straight Champions League matches without a clean sheet, their worst run in the competition.
JJ Gabriel reportedly prefers Barcelona over Real Madrid if he leaves Manchester United, giving Barca an edge in the race for the 16-year-old forward.
Hansi Flick warned Barcelona they must stay focused and defend collectively at Galatasaray, saying goals this season count for little if control slips in RAMS Park's intense atmosphere.
Raphinha is set to miss Barcelona's next two matches with a muscular injury, ruling him out against Galatasaray and Real Betis, with a return expected against PSG.
Frenkie de Jong’s January future remains uncertain, but injury concerns have cooled Manchester United and Chelsea interest, with Barcelona set to assess him once fit.
Hansi Flick said he started Dani Olmo as a false nine against Galatasaray for ball control and to manage minutes, stressing Barcelona's strong start matters less than winning titles.
Barcelona’s 4-1 win over Galatasaray kept their 100% start intact and lifted Hansi Flick to the club’s best win rate, 77%, ahead of Luis Enrique.
Barcelona came from behind to win 4-1 at Galatasaray and go top. Lamine Yamal inspired the second-half surge with two assists as Joao Cancelo, Fermin Lopez, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi scored.
Jose Mourinho compared the Negreira case to Calciopoli and said it could be football’s biggest refereeing scandal, while Barcelona continue to deny any sporting crime.
Barcelona's 4-1 win at Galatasaray underlined Hansi Flick's flexibility, using a fluid front four without Raphinha or a recognised striker, with Lamine Yamal decisive after the break.
Former Barcelona defender Abelardo said Hansi Flick’s side lack a reliable top-class centre-back for the Champions League, despite calling them ‘the best team in Europe’.
Napoli are reportedly preparing a €30m bid plus €10m add-ons for Gavi, but Barcelona may resist a January sale despite his limited role and €40m valuation.
Barcelona are tracking Athletico Paranaense defender Arthur Dias, 19, as a long-term option. SPORT say the left-footed Brazilian fits Hansi Flick's preferred centre-back profile.
Joao Cancelo's equaliser at Galatasaray took him to 3 club goals this season, already matching his entire tally from last term for Barcelona.
Lamine Yamal turned Barcelona's win at Galatasaray with two superb assists in minutes, crossing for Fermin Lopez before setting up Anthony Gordon with dazzling close control.
Julian Alvarez is set to join Rodri's agent after missing out on a Barcelona move in the summer, a switch that may keep alive his ambition of joining Barca.
Barcelona overwhelmed Galatasaray 4-1 after a difficult spell in Istanbul. Lamine Yamal starred with two assists and a hand in the fourth, while Rodri brought control in midfield.
Barcelona have agreed a new deal for Marc Bernal until 2031 with a €500m release clause, fending off Liverpool and other suitors for the La Masia midfielder.
