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Soccer · Champions League · published 2026-10-13T00:00:00+00:00 · via Barca Blaugranes

Barcelona's Istanbul comeback: Olmo experiment and Yamal-Pedri influence

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Barcelona recovered from conceding first to beat Galatasaray 4-1 in Istanbul in the Champions League. Hansi Flick's choice to deploy Dani Olmo as a false nine was a key talking point, and Olmo's challenge helped create Joao Cancelo's equalizer. Lamine Yamal and Pedri were prominent in an impressive comeback.

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Barcelona traveled to Istanbul for a Champions League league-phase match after a short break, aiming to extend a perfect start to the season. Hansi Flick chose Dani Olmo as a false nine rather than Gabriel Jesus, hoping Olmo would link midfield and attack and threaten crosses.

Although Galatasaray scored first, Barcelona had been on top. Olmo's tackle on Davinson Sanchez preceded Joao Cancelo's equalizer. Barcelona had more of the ball and created the better openings; Victor Osimhen had a goal disallowed. Fermin Lopez and Anthony Gordon scored in the second half,

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