13.10.2026 11:31
Galatasaray will host Barcelona this evening in the second week of the Champions League. Ahead of the giant clash, head coach Okan Buruk's starting XI preferences have begun to take shape. Victor Osimhen and Mario Lemina are expected to start in the first XI, while Gabriel Sara is expected to remain on the bench.
In the second week of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray will face Spanish giant Barcelona at RAMS Park tonight at 22:00. Ahead of the critical match, there are noteworthy developments regarding the squad choices of the yellow-reds' head coach Okan Buruk.
OSIMHEN RETURNS TO THE STARTING XI
At Galatasaray, eyes turned to Victor Osimhen, who returned to the pitch after his injury. The Nigerian striker had regained his jersey by playing 13 minutes in the Kasımpaşa match played in the Süper Lig.
It has been learned that Okan Buruk plans to field Osimhen in the starting XI against Barcelona. If this choice materializes, Deniz Gül is expected to be moved to the bench.
GABRIEL SARA APPEARS SET FOR THE BENCH
A change is also expected in midfield before the Barcelona match. It has been stated that Okan Buruk is preparing to give Mario Lemina a role in the starting XI. Gabriel Sara, who received a whistling reaction from the stands while being substituted in the last Kasımpaşa match, is expected to start the Barcelona match on the bench.
OKAN BURUK'S CHOICES ARE A MATTER OF CURIOSITY
In Galatasaray, which will take the field against a strong opponent like Barcelona, head coach Okan Buruk's choices especially in attack and midfield are expected to be decisive. The possibility of Osimhen returning to the starting XI and Lemina taking a role in midfield is among the noteworthy details regarding the yellow-reds' match plan. The official starting XIs for the match will be announced before the match.