13.10.2026 09:50
Galatasaray will host Barcelona at RAMS Park in the second matchweek of the UEFA Champions League. Ahead of the huge match, which will kick off at 22:00, the probable starting lineups of the two teams have been announced. For the yellow-reds, Victor Osimhen is expected to start in the starting eleven, while the injured Wilfried Singo will not be able to play.
In the second week of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray will face Spanish giant Barcelona. Ahead of the match to be played at RAMS Park, the probable lineups eagerly awaited by football fans have emerged.
The yellow-red team lost 3-1 to Sporting in their first European match, while Barcelona started the tournament with a victory by beating Feyenoord 5-1.
WHAT TIME AND ON WHICH CHANNEL IS THE GALATASARAY-BARCELONA MATCH?
The UEFA Champions League match between Galatasaray and Barcelona will be played tonight at 22:00 at RAMS Park. The match will be refereed by Italian referee Marco Guida. The giant clash will be broadcast live on TRT 1 and the tabii platform.
GALATASARAY-BARCELONA PROBABLE LINEUPS
Galatasaray probable XI
Uğurcan Çakır, Roland Sallai, Davinson Sanchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Ismail Jakobs, Lucas Torreira, Mario Lemina, Barış Alper Yılmaz, Gabriel Sara, Rafael Leao, Victor Osimhen.
Barcelona probable XI
Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Joao Cancelo, Rodri, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Karim Adeyemi, Gabriel Jesus.
OKAN BURUK'S OSIMHEN DECISION
At Galatasaray, one of head coach Okan Buruk's most important attacking assets will be Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian star, who has returned to the team after his injury, is expected to start in the first XI against Barcelona. In midfield, Lucas Torreira and Mario Lemina are expected to take the field together.
SINGO WILL NOT PLAY FOR GALATASARAY
At the yellow-reds, Wilfried Singo will not be able to play against Barcelona due to injury. Furthermore, Kaan Ayhan, Kazımcan Karataş, Arda Ünyay, Eyüp Aydın and Can Armando Güner will not be able to wear the kit in the match because they are not in the squad submitted to UEFA.
4 KEY ABSENCES FOR BARCELONA
In the Spanish team, it was reported that Raphinha, Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong and Roony Bardghji are not in the Istanbul squad due to their injuries. Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is expected to use names such as Lamine Yamal, Karim Adeyemi and Gabriel Jesus in the attacking line against Galatasaray.
OKAN BURUK TARGETS 150TH WIN
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk aims to secure his 150th victory in charge of the yellow-red team against Barcelona. According to the statistics provided, Buruk, who has taken charge of 211 official matches at the helm of Galatasaray, has recorded 149 wins, 29 draws and 33 losses.
GALATASARAY'S HOME PERFORMANCE STANDS OUT
The yellow-reds have lost only one of their last 11 home matches in European competitions. Having recorded 7 wins and 3 draws in this period, Galatasaray aims to gain an advantage against Barcelona as well with the support of its fans.
BARCELONA STARTED THE SEASON LIKE A STORM
According to the data provided, Barcelona have won all 9 official matches they have played this season. The Spanish representative scored 39 goals in those matches while conceding 8. Barcelona, who have made it 8 out of 8 in LaLiga, also defeated Feyenoord 5-1 in their first Champions League match.