Lamine Yamal delivered a masterclass in the opening 20 minutes of the second half, spearheading a comeback after Hansi Flick's side trailed 1-0 in Istanbul. The victory marks the 10th consecutive win for Barcelona in the 2026/27 campaign, a run that has seen the team rack up a total of 43 goals.
This perfect start carries significant weight for the club's trajectory, proving they can overcome high-pressure environments like Rams Park. With two critical away matches against Real Betis and Paris Saint-Germain looming before El Clásico, the squad's ability to maintain this form against elite opposition remains the key test for the remainder of the season.
According to FC Barcelona, the result keeps the team perfect in the UEFA Champions League with six points from six. While they initially struggled and fell behind to a deflected Batrakov goal, MARCA reports that a disallowed goal by Yilmaz for offside prevented a larger deficit before the visitors regained control. Dani Olmo was deployed as a false 9 by manager Hansi Flick, successfully orchestrating an attack that overwhelmed the Turkish defense despite the absence of Raphinha.
Barcelona now turns its attention to La Liga, aiming to match the league record for an opening winning streak. If the team wins against Real Betis at La Cartuja this Saturday, they will equal Real Madrid's historic mark of nine consecutive victories at the start of the 1968/69 season.