Yamal 9.0, Cancelo 8.5 | Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona: Player ratings
Barcelona recovered from a difficult spell in Istanbul to beat Galatasaray 4-1 away in the Champions League, with João Cancelo and Lamine Yamal at the centre of the response. In its player ratings, Barcanewsnetwork gave Yamal a team-high 9.0/10 and Cancelo 8.5/10 as the Blaugranes extended their winning run and moved top of the competition table at the time of publication.
The result followed the challenging away test anticipated in Barcelona’s Istanbul match preview. Cancelo opened the scoring, but Galatasaray’s deflected goal put the visitors under pressure before the Catalans took control after the break.
| Player | Rating | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Joan Garcia | 8.0 | Made important decisions; had little chance with the deflected goal. |
| Eric Garcia | 7.5 | Solid for much of the match, but could have done better in the move leading to the goal. |
| Pau Cubarsi | 8.0 | Passed well and defended reliably; the goal took a deflection. |
| Gerard Martin | 8.0 | Put in a steady shift and was unlucky in the disallowed-goal incident. |
| João Cancelo | 8.5 | Scored with a strong run and finish, while also attending to his defensive work. |
| Rodri | 8.5 | Provided cover and distributed effectively under pressure. |
| Pedri | 8.5 | Directed Barcelona’s play, passed sharply and created chances. |
| Lamine Yamal | 9.0 | Changed the game after the break, assisting twice and creating further openings. |
| Fermín López | 8.0 | Worked intensely and headed in Yamal’s delivery to put Barça ahead. |
| Anthony Gordon | 8.5 | Missed a major chance, then scored from a tighter angle; his runs remained dangerous. |
| Dani Olmo | 8.0 | Assisted Cancelo and linked play, though the first-half experiment with him up front was underwhelming. |
| Gabriel Jesus | 8.0 | Impressed on and off the ball and was credited with an assist for Adeyemi. |
| Karim Adeyemi | 8.0 | Scored soon after coming on, although he could have made more of his runs. |
| Jules Kounde | 6.0 | Decent cameo. |
| Marc Bernal | 6.5 | Looked solid alongside Rodri after replacing Pedri. |
| Gavi | N/A | Had too little time to merit a rating. |
Cancelo’s goal came with Dani Olmo providing the assist, while Yamal supplied the passes for Fermín’s header and Gordon’s finish. Gordon had missed a significant opportunity created by Yamal before making amends; Adeyemi then completed the scoring after entering from the bench, with Gabriel Jesus credited for the assist.
Barcanewsnetwork’s assessment also highlighted the work in midfield: Rodri offered defensive cover and calm distribution, while Pedri dictated play and fashioned chances. Yamal’s influence grew as the match progressed, and his two assists made him the highest-rated Barcelona player in the source’s review.
Among the substitutes, Kounde earned 6.0 and Bernal 6.5, with Gavi not on the pitch long enough to receive a mark. The ratings also give Cancelo 8.5 for combining his opening goal with consistent defensive work, continuing a strong European contribution that has become an important part of his role at Barcelona.
The four goals came from Cancelo, Fermín, Gordon and Adeyemi, turning a demanding away match into a decisive win. Barcelona left Istanbul as leaders of the Champions League table, according to the ratings report published on 13 October 2026.
