Barcelona take their 100% record to Istanbul tonight and the hostile environs of RAMS Park.

Hansi Flick’s men have won every game they have played this season – domestically and in Europe – but a trip to Galatasaray is always a test.

Gala need a result after a difficult start in Europe. Okan Buruk’s side were beaten 3-1 away at Sporting CP on matchday one, and their domestic form has been patchy too. A 4-0 hammering by Trabzonspor last month cost them top spot in the Süper Lig, but they arrive in good spirits after a dramatic late win over Kasımpaşa on Friday night. Down to 10 men, Gala struck in the 90th and 96th minutes to win 3-1.

The best news for Buruk is that Victor Osimhen is ready to return. The Nigerian has been out since picking up a groin injury against Başakşehir on September 4, and Gala have missed him badly. Before the injury, he had scored six goals and added two assists in the first four league games of the season. Buruk deliberately kept Osimhen and İlkay Gündoğan on the bench against Kasımpaşa with this game in mind.

History heavily favours the visitors. Galatasaray have beaten Barcelona just once in 10 European meetings, a 2-1 Champions League win in November 1994. The last time the sides met, in the Europa League last 16 in 2022, Barca won 2-1 in Istanbul to go through.

Where to Watch Galatasaray v Barcelona: TV and online streams

Galatasaray versus Barcelona kicks off at 8pm BST (10pm local time) on Tuesday, October 13 at RAMS Park in Istanbul.

In the UK, it is being shown on TNT Sports. You can stream it on HBO Max.

If you live outside the UK, click the LINK HERE to find out where to watch it in your region.

Recent Form & Stats for Galatasaray v Barcelona

• Barcelona and Galatasaray have met 10 times with Barça winning six, drawing three and losing only once – 1-2 away in the Champions League group stage in November 1994. Buruk came off the bench in that fixture with his side 1-0 down.
• The teams’ most recent fixtures came in the 2021/22 UEFA Europa League round of 16, a 0-0 draw in Spain preceding a 2-1 Barcelona victory in Turkey in which Pedri scored the visitors’ first goal.
• Galatasaray have won only one of their last 22 matches against Spanish opponents (D6 L15) and none of the last nine (D2 L7) since a 3-2 home victory against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals in April 2013. They drew 1-1 at home to Atlético Madrid in the most recent, on Matchday 7 last season.
• Barcelona are unbeaten in nine matches against Turkish clubs (W7 D2), since a 3-0 loss at Beşiktaş in the Champions League first group stage in September 2000. Their last six games against Turkish teams have all involved Gala.
• Barça have won their last four away matches against Turkish opponents.