Can Barcelona edge by Galatasaray and into the UEL quarterfinals?
Galatasaray SK vs FC Barcelona - 17/03/2022
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Galatasaray stood strong against Barcelona in the Europa League last 16 first leg at Camp Nou. Despite Barcelona huffing and puffing throughout the 90 minutes, Galatasaray couldn’t be blown down as the game ended nil-nil.
Barcelona outshot Galatasaray 16-3 in the first leg with four shots hitting target compared to the Turkish team’s one. The Blaugrana picked up 69% possession. Barcelona collected 13 corners to Galatasaray’s one.
Xavi’s team is unbeaten in 17 straight matches in all competitions. At the weekend, the Blaugrana won 4-0 versus Osasuna at Camp Nou. With the lack of cutting edge in the first leg versus Galatasaray, critics can claim Barcelona played some poor La Liga teams.
Galatasaray are unbeaten in back-to-back games in all competitions. After drawing nil-nil with Barcelona in the Europa League last 16 first leg, Galatasaray won 2-1 versus Besiktas in the Istanbul Derby.
Manager Domenec Torrent has turned around Galatasaray’s fortunes. The manager could pull off one of the Yellow and Red’s biggest results in history if they can get by Barcelona in the Europa League last 16.
Galatasaray have posted a home record of 10W-6D-6L in all competitions. They have scored 35 goals and conceded 28 times on their own turf.
Barcelona’s fortunes have also been turned around courtesy of changing managers. Xavi has done well for the Blaugrana and given them back confidence.
The Blaugrana have an away record of 8W-8D-4L in all competitions. They have scored 30 away goals, but conceded 27 times to opponents.
Galatasaray manager Torrent could be without one player for the game. Forward Mbaye Diagne is nursing a hip injury and is a doubt to make the team at the moment. The Yellow and Red are lead in goals by Kerem Akturkoglu with nine goals in all competitions.
Barcelona manager Xavi has several key players on the injury list. Defender Gerard Pique has a groin injury and is ruled out of the game. Defender Alex Balde is a doubt due to an ankle injury.
Forward Ansu Fati has a hamstring injury and is a major doubt. Defender Samuel Umtiti has a foot injury and is ruled out of the match. Sergi Roberto has a tendon injury and is a major doubt.
Barcelona are on a great run of form with 17 matches unbeaten. Although Galatasaray have improved under Torrent, they will fall versus Barcelona in a close match between the clubs. The game should be like the previous fixture with both teams not scoring and under 1.5 goals scored.
Home team
Away team
Pred
Correct score
Avg. goals
Weather conditions
Coef.
Score
Live
coef.
UEL
243145
2
0 - 1
2.42
4°
1.40
8.00
4.75
1.40
no
no
no
1 - 2(1 - 1)
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