Barcelona faces Galatasaray in Istanbul to start a tough four-match run

Barcelona begins a demanding stretch of four high-level matches with a trip to Istanbul to face Galatasaray, a run that culminates in the Clásico at Camp Nou. Coach Hansi Flick insists his team is focused solely on tonight's game, dismissing questions about Real Madrid. Flick stressed the privilege of his team's perfect nine-win start, not pressure, and refused to discuss other opponents. Galatasaray, league leaders with attacking threats like Osimhen and Leão, promise an aggressive approach, while Barcelona may rotate players like Gabriel Jesus and Rodri. The Turkish side, which beat Liverpool at home last season, is confident despite losing their opener. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal is expected to be a key threat, with the match taking place in the famously loud Ali Sami Yen stadium.