Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul

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Barcelona beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul, turning a tight first half into a commanding Champions League win after the break.

Galatasaray’s disciplined defensive shape made it difficult for Barcelona to find openings early. The Turkish side kept the visitors from turning their possession into clear chances.

Barcelona, the Spanish club led by coach Hansi Flick, had more of the ball but struggled to play through Galatasaray’s lines before halftime.

Flick’s second-half adjustments helped Barcelona find space between those lines and attack more directly. Galatasaray’s defensive plan began to give way as the visitors increased the pressure.

Lamine Yamal did not score, but he provided the final pass for two Barcelona goals. The teenager’s work on the right helped create openings as the match shifted.

The 4-1 result put Barcelona at the top of the Champions League standings at the time of the match recap. The win also kept the club’s perfect start to the season intact.

Galatasaray had been able to frustrate Barcelona for much of the opening half, but the hosts could not contain the visitors after the break.