13.10.2026 09:10
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has begun shaping his starting eleven ahead of the Champions League match against Barcelona. Victor Osimhen, who played 13 minutes in the Kasımpaşa match after recovering from his injury, is expected to start against Barcelona. It has been learned that Buruk is also preparing to make a change in midfield.
In the 2nd week of the UEFA Champions League, all eyes are on the lineup that head coach Okan Buruk will field as Galatasaray host Barcelona. The situation of Victor Osimhen, one of the biggest topics of curiosity for the yellow-reds before the giant match, has begun to become clear.
OSIMHEN RETURNS TO THE STARTING XI
Victor Osimhen, who had been away from the jersey for a while due to his injury, came on as a substitute in the Süper Lig match against Kasımpaşa and got 13 minutes of playing time. According to a report in Milliyet, Okan Buruk plans to field the Nigerian star in the starting XI against Barcelona. If this choice materializes, Deniz Gül, who has played in the attacking line in recent matches, is expected to be moved to the bench.
MARIO LEMINA DECISION ALSO BECOMES CLEAR
It was stated that before the Barcelona match, Okan Buruk is considering making changes not only in the attacking line but also in midfield. It was reported that the experienced coach is preparing to give Mario Lemina a role in the starting XI. If the Gabonese footballer takes the field, Gabriel Sara is expected to start the match on the bench.
THE GIANT MATCH IS AT 22:00
Galatasaray and Barcelona will face each other tonight at 22:00 at RAMS Park. In the yellow-reds, head coach Okan Buruk's choices, especially Osimhen and Lemina, are being followed closely before the giant match.