Barcelona defeats Galatasaray, advances to the quarterfinals of the Europa League
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Barcelona defeats Galatasaray, advances to the quarterfinals of the Europa League

Barcelona recorded a 2-1 victory over Galatasaray, securing a place in the Europa League after the first match ended goalless.

The match started with both teams having one case, where initially Bafetimi Gomis risked for the locals, while Frenkie de Jong for the guests, but without success.

The Turks took the lead in the 28th minute, when Marcao headed in to make it 1-0.

But Barcelona did not delay and equalized the figures with Ferran Torres giving an assist to Pedri who danced in Galatasaray defense to score for (1-1).

The Catalans were able to go on holiday with the lead, but Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was not accurate.

But starting the second half, the same player did not make a mistake for the second time, scoring for 2-1 after assisting De Jong.

By the end the locals tried to equalize, but failed to score.

With this victory Barcelona passes to the quarterfinals of the Europa League.