Galatasaray’s Fierce Home Record Warns Barcelona Ahead of Istanbul Clash

Galatasaray hosts Barcelona in Istanbul for the Champions League second round, with a passionate home crowd and strong recent form. The Turkish side remains unbeaten at home since May 2024 and has defeated Juventus, Liverpool, and Atletico Madrid recently. Barcelona, who won their last Istanbul meeting in 2022, face intense pressure from Galatasaray’s aggressive 4-2-3-1 style.