The second week of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League season began with the first day of matches. In the night's most prominent match for Turkey, Galatasaray hosted Barcelona at home.
The yellow-reds took the lead with a goal from Batrakov but could not maintain their advantage and were defeated 4-1 by the Spanish side. With this result, Galatasaray has yet to earn a point after 2 matches in the competition.
RESULTS OF THE NIGHT
In the first part of the second week, Barcelona won convincingly away at Galatasaray, while Arsenal secured a 3-0 victory against Lille. Atlético Madrid defeated Manchester United 2-0. One of the highest-scoring matches of the night was played between Inter and Club Brugge; the Belgian representative left the pitch with a 4-3 win.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Galatasaray - Barcelona | 1-4 |
| RC Lens - Sporting CP | 0-2 |
| Sabah FK - Slavia Prague | 2-0 |
| Arsenal - Lille | 3-0 |
| Atlético Madrid - Manchester United | 2-0 |
| Villarreal - Napoli | 3-1 |
| RB Leipzig - PSV | 1-0 |
| Inter - Club Brugge | 3-4 |
| Viking - Bayern Munich | 3-3 |
Following the first day's matches, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, and Arsenal sit at the top of the table with 6 points each. Bayern Munich has reached 4 points after two matches.
Galatasaray remains at 0 points following the defeat to Barcelona and is in the lower ranks due to goal difference. The results the yellow-reds achieve in their upcoming matches will be decisive for their position in the league phase.
News Source: 12punto
