13.10.2026 15:10
Ahead of the giant match Galatasaray will play against Barcelona, Rıdvan Dilmen made noteworthy remarks. The experienced commentator, saying that the yellow-reds will create at least 2-3 clear goal chances, emphasized the importance of Barış Alper Yılmaz and Gabriel Sara.
Before the critical match to be played between Galatasaray and Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League, famous commentator Rıdvan Dilmen shared his predictions about the match. Speaking on TV8, Dilmen evaluated the chances of the yellow-and-reds against the Spanish giant and also pointed out the players who could change the fate of the match.
"GALATASARAY IS READY FOR THE MATCH"
Stating that Galatasaray would come out more rested against Barcelona after the international break, Rıdvan Dilmen drew attention to the physical condition of the yellow-and-reds. The experienced commentator stated that Davinson Sanchez and Lucas Torreira were affected by the intense match tempo, but nevertheless said that Galatasaray was generally ready for the match.
"BARCELONA IS IN AMAZING FORM"
Evaluating Barcelona's performance in recent weeks, Dilmen stated that the Spanish team was in very good form despite its important absences. The experienced commentator said, "Barcelona is in amazing form. Despite Raphinha's absence, their form level is very high. In the Getafe match, they rested Pedri, Cubarsi and Cancelo. On top of that, the pitch at RAMS Park also improved."
"GALATASARAY WILL FIND 2-3 CLEAR CHANCES"
Stating that he thought Galatasaray would find goal opportunities in the match, Dilmen expressed that he trusted the attacking power of the yellow-and-reds.
"I think Galatasaray will definitely find 2-3 clear chances. No one gives the ball to the opponent. The guys take it. You get tired when the opponent has the ball, but you don't get tired when you have the ball."
SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON BARIŞ ALPER AND SARA
Stating that Barış Alper Yılmaz could play an important role in Galatasaray's attacking plan against Barcelona, Dilmen argued that the national team player should start in the starting XI. The commentator stated that Barış Alper could make runs behind the opposing defense with his speed, and said that Gabriel Sara's long passes could also be effective at this point.
HE POINTED TO ALL THREE POSSIBILITIES FOR THE MATCH RESULT
Rıdvan Dilmen did not show a clear favorite in the Galatasaray-Barcelona match. Stating that the match had three possible outcomes, the experienced commentator expressed that Galatasaray could find important opportunities with fan support, but Barcelona's form should also not be ignored.