Barcelona face Galatasaray in Istanbul with perfect record on the line

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Barcelona face Galatasaray in Istanbul on Tuesday aiming to preserve their perfect 2026/27 record, having won all eight La Liga matches and their Champions League opener 5-1 against Feyenoord. Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk acknowledged the challenge of facing one of the world's most in-form teams but confirmed his side will attack rather than defend, planning to apply high pressure across all zones against Hansi Flick's squad. Barcelona hold a strong head-to-head record, though Galatasaray draw inspiration from their 1994 victory. The match features a reunion with former Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who made 51 appearances in 2023/24.


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