Turkish cauldron! Flawless Barcelona targeted by aggressive Lions aiming to end winning run

Barcelona prepares to face Galatasaray in a UEFA Champions League match at RAMS Park. The Spanish side aims to maintain their perfect season record against an aggressive Turkish opponent.
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Barcelona travel to RAMS Park to defend their 100 per cent record across all competitions against an aggressive Galatasaray side. The Spanish leaders expect a fiery reception in Istanbul as the hosts target a historic European upset.
Barcelona head to Istanbul for Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League Matchday 2 tie against Galatasaray, aiming to preserve a flawless start to the 2026/27 campaign. Hansi Flick's side have recorded eight straight La Liga victories alongside a 5-1 opening European win against Feyenoord.
However, the Catalan giants will face a fired-up opposition playing in front of a passionate RAMS Park crowd.
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk acknowledged the scale of the challenge facing his team, stating: "We will be playing against one of the most in-form teams in the world right now."
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