Galatasaray faces FCBarcelona on the second day of the Champions League with an eleven without two of its most notable figures, striker Burak Yılmaz and midfielder Gündogan, who will remain on the bench. Coach OkanBuruk has decided not to include them in the starting lineup, opting for a lineup that seeks to balance offense and defense against the Blaugranas.
The Turkish team's starting eleven consists of Çakir in goal, followed by BarisAlperYilmaz, DavinsonSánchez, Jakobs and ErenElmai in the defensive line. In midfield are Lemina, Torreira, YunusAkgün, Batrakov and RafaLeão, while the attack is in charge of Osimhen, who must compensate for the absence of the two absent players. The substitutes include goalkeepers JankatYilmaz and Büyuk, as well as Bitshiabu, Sallai, GabrielSara, Sané, Ugochukwu, Gündogan, DenizGul, Bardacki, BeratLus and Nhaga.
For its part, Barcelona has announced its lineup with JoanGarcia in goal and a defense made up of EricGarcia, PauCubarsí and GerardMartín, with JoãoCancelo as an additional option. In midfield are RodrigoHernández, Pedri and LamineYamal, while the forward line will feature FermínLópez, AnthonyGordon and DaniOlmo, although the final decision on the false nine will be debated before the start of the match. Raphinha remains injured and GabrielJesus will remain on the bench.
Barcelona has also announced four changes compared to its last game against Getafe: Koundé, Espart, Gavi and GabrielJesus leave, while Cancelo, Cubarsí, Fermín and Pedri enter. With these decisions, both teams seek to maximize their chances in a match that promises to be decisive for the group stage group. The result of the game will determine the position of each club in the table and its continuity in the European competition.