18.10.2026 22:21
This season, in the 11 matches played against Barcelona, the team that stayed ahead the longest was Galatasaray. The yellow-reds maintained their lead for 15 minutes, while Rayo Vallecano were able to stay ahead for 7 minutes and Sevilla for 3 minutes.
With the impressive performance it has shown this season, Galatasaray displayed the most notable resistance against Barcelona, who have been giving their opponents a hard time.
THE TEAM THAT STAYED AHEAD AGAINST BARCELONA FOR THE LONGEST TIME
Considering the 11 matches the Spanish giant has played this season, the team that maintained its lead on the scoreboard for the longest time against Barcelona was the yellow-and-reds.
A 15-MINUTE LEAD AT RAMS PARK
In the UEFA Champions League match played at RAMS Park, Galatasaray took a 1-0 lead in the 28th minute with the goal scored by Batagov. Until Barcelona equalized with Joao Cancelo in the 43rd minute, the yellow-and-red team remained the side ahead on the scoreboard for a full 15 minutes. Although the match later ended in Barcelona's 4-1 victory with goals from Fermin Lopez, Gordon and Adeyemi, this statistic achieved by Galatasaray took top place.
OTHER OPPONENTS COULD ONLY HOLD ON FOR A VERY SHORT TIME
Of the other two teams that managed to take the lead against Barcelona, Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla struggled to maintain their advantage. Rayo Vallecano took the lead away with Camello's goal in the 12th minute, but Barcelona responded with Raphinha in the 19th minute. Rayo Vallecano was able to hold its scoring advantage for only 7 minutes. Sevilla, on the other hand, took the lead at home with Fofana's goal in the 19th minute, but Raphinha brought the match level in the 22nd minute. Sevilla's advantage lasted only 3 minutes.