Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona: Match Summary and Goals From the Champions League
Match summary of Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona: Barça came from a goal down to win in Istanbul and go top of the Champions League league phase.
Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul on Tuesday 13 October 2026, in the second round of the Champions League league phase. Barça fell behind on 28 minutes, equalised just before half-time and then scored twice within three minutes of the restart. The win put them top of the table.
Key points
- Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona in matchday two of the 2026-27 league phase.
- Aleksey Batrakov gave the hosts the lead on 28 minutes.
- João Cancelo equalised on 43, then Fermín López (50), Anthony Gordon (53) and Karim Adeyemi (65) scored.
- Barcelona have 6 points and a +7 goal difference, top of the table.
- Galatasaray have no points after two games.
Match card
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | UEFA Champions League 2026-27, league phase (matchday 2) |
| Date | Tuesday 13 October 2026 |
| Venue | Istanbul, Türkiye (RAMS Park, per several reports) |
| Result | Galatasaray 1-4 Barcelona |
How the match unfolded
First half: a surprise lead, then a reply
Galatasaray scored through Aleksey Batrakov on 28 minutes against the run of play. Before half-time VAR ruled out a goal for the hosts after a long check; reports disagree on who scored it, so we do not name him. João Cancelo equalised on 43 minutes, with some reports crediting Dani Olmo with the assist.
Second half: three minutes that decided it
| Minute | Goal |
|---|---|
| 28′ | Galatasaray 1-0: Aleksey Batrakov |
| 43′ | Barcelona 1-1: João Cancelo |
| 50′ | Barcelona 2-1: Fermín López (header) |
| 53′ | Barcelona 3-1: Anthony Gordon |
| 65′ | Barcelona 4-1: Karim Adeyemi |
Fermín headed in on 50 minutes and Gordon added a third on 53, reportedly his first Champions League goal for the club. Sources put Adeyemi’s goal at 65 or 67 minutes.
Standout players
Lamine Yamal was singled out in several player ratings, with reports crediting him with the assist for Gordon and involvement in other goals. Accounts differ on who made which pass (corner or cross, and who set up Adeyemi), so we only state what the sources agree on.
The numbers
One report gives Barcelona about 71% possession and 22 shots to 5; others put possession near 65%. Treat these figures as approximate until the UEFA match centre confirms them.
The table after the game
Barcelona have 6 points from two games with a +7 goal difference, ahead of Sporting CP and Arsenal on 6 points and +4, according to ESPN. Galatasaray have no points and a -5 goal difference. Barça have also won all 10 games they have played this season, eight of them in La Liga. See also: Barcelona honour Pedro before the Getafe match.
What is confirmed and what is not
Confirmed: the 4-1 score, the scorers (Batrakov; Cancelo, Fermín, Gordon, Adeyemi), a VAR-disallowed Galatasaray goal and Barcelona topping the table.
Reports differ on: Adeyemi’s minute (65 or 67), who provided each assist, possession and shots, and the stadium name.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Galatasaray v Barcelona?
Barcelona won 4-1 in Istanbul on 13 October 2026.
Who scored for Barcelona?
João Cancelo, Fermín López, Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi.
Who scored for Galatasaray?
Aleksey Batrakov, on 28 minutes.
Where is Barcelona in the table?
Top, with 6 points from two games and a +7 goal difference.
Related
Sources: ESPN (match report and table); Goal.com, 101greatgoals and VAVEL (goal details); Al Arabiya and 365Scores (Arabic coverage).
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