Barcelona heads to Türkiye to face Galatasaray in the Champions League, with the double “G” on a roll from its players. HansiFlick's team travels to Istanbul today to resume their path in European competition, and Raphinha's absence has become clear after the first game of the season.
Raphinha, Barça's top scorer with 14 of the team's 39 goals, did not participate in the match against Getafe due to muscle discomfort. His absence left fans with doubts, but the departure confirmed that Barça can move forward without him. In their place, the English forwards Gordon and the Brazilian Gabriel Jesus took charge of the offensive, achieving a 3-1 victory in the first half hour of the match.
Gordon, who has scored four goals in the Champions League this season, opened the scoring with a shot against Getafe and became the tournament's second top scorer with ten goals, only behind Mbappé and Kane. Furthermore, he has been a key player in the danger zone, with three shots, two clear chances and 22 completed passes. His performance in the English team, where he has scored three goals in four games, reinforces his confidence and his role in Barça's attack.
For his part, GabrielJesus has started his time at the club with impressive scoring efficiency. With three goals in five games, his average of one goal every 41 minutes justifies his hiring. The Brazilian forward made his debut in the Champions League on September 9, 2026 against Feyenoord, and since then he has also responded in LaLiga, scoring against Racing and Getafe in less than half an hour each.
Barcelona has other attacking options, such as Lamine, Olmo and Fermín, but the combination of Gordon and Jesus promises to maintain the offensive pressure. The team scored 32 goals in 12 games last season, and this season they have already scored five, although the match against Galatasaray is shaping up to be a significant challenge. The next game, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. in the Movistar Champions League, will be crucial in determining whether Barça can continue its winning streak in European competition.