Barcelona set for Champions League away test at Galatasaray
Barcelona will face Galatasaray at Rams Park in Istanbul on 13 October 2026 as the Champions League group stage moves into its second round. The fixture is listed as a "Not Started" encounter on the official schedule and kicks off at 19:00 UTC.
Recent form heading into the clash
Barcelona arrived in strong shape after a 5‑1 home victory over Feyenoord on 9 September. The win gave them three points, a +4 goal difference and placed them third in the current group snapshot.
Galatasaray suffered a 1‑3 away defeat to Sporting CP in their opening match on the same day. The loss left them on zero points, a –2 goal difference and at the bottom of the group table.
What the line‑up could mean
While the official team sheets have not been released, the upcoming match will be Barcelona’s first away test in the competition. Barcablaugranes.com highlighted the question of how Barcelona will line up for the encounter, underscoring the tactical interest surrounding the game. Both sides will look to secure three points to improve their standing ahead of the next group fixtures.