Barcelona prepares for Champions League match against Galatasaray amid praise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:18 AM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Joan Laporta, president of FC Barcelona, spoke to the media ahead of the UEFA Champions League match against Galatasaray in Istanbul. Barcelona has won all nine of their matches this season, including one in the Champions League. Laporta expressed confidence in the team’s performance and atmosphere, highlighting the roles of manager Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco. He also voiced his support for young player Lamine Yamal, calling for him to win the Ballon d'Or. The match against Galatasaray is set for later today.
- •Barcelona has won nine consecutive matches in all competitions this season.
- •Laporta supports Lamine Yamal for Ballon d'Or recognition.
- •The match against Galatasaray is scheduled for later today in Istanbul.
- •Barcelona is focused on competing for all available trophies this season.
- •Laporta praises the current team atmosphere and coaching staff's efforts.
- 10:18 AMYahoo Sports — Laporta insists Barcelona ‘play the best football in the world’, backs Lamine for Ballon d’Or
"FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta addressed the media earlier today ahead of the team’s UEFA Champions League showdown against Galatasaray in Istanbul.The Blaugrana have been in unstoppable form s...
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