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Memphis Depay N/A - On for Aubameyang after 82 as Barca tried to run the clock down. Shot wide after Alba squared the ball to him on 93. Should have done better. AFP

GALATASARAY RATINGS: Pena Sotorres 7 - Pulled off an excellent double save before Barcelona’s second goal, but couldn't do anything to stop Aubameyang putting in the rebound from close range after a clever header from De Jong.
AP — GALATASARAY RATINGS: Pena Sotorres 7 - Pulled off an excellent double save before Barcelona’s second goal, but couldn't do anything to stop Aubameyang putting in the rebound from close range after a clever header from De Jong. AP

Sacha Boey 5 - Poor defending on two occasions for Barcelona’s first goal. Decent delivery in the opposition third, but struggled defensively. Reuters

Victor Nelsson 7 - The Danish defender had to be lively to deny Barcelona on a few occasions. Struggled to deal with midfield runners, but a solid performance. EPA

Marcao 8 - The influential skipper put his side into the lead with a brave diving header from a corner for his first goal of the season. Booked for an overzealous celebration when he wrecked a corner flag. AP

Patrick Van Aanholt 7 - Had a powerful left footed strike from distance that swerved just inches over the bar. He worked hard all night and ran himself into the ground for his team.
AFP — Patrick Van Aanholt 7 - Had a powerful left footed strike from distance that swerved just inches over the bar. He worked hard all night and ran himself into the ground for his team. AFP

Taylan Antalyali 7 - Worked hard against a Barca midfield that moved the ball quickly. Tried to be positive when in possession. AP

Berkan Kutlu 7 - Tried to support his forwards when possible with good runs and simple use of the ball. AP

Ryan Babel 6 - The ex-Liverpool man was lively in the early period of the game and looked threatening when he broke in from the right but his low shot didn’t really trouble Ter Stegen. EPA

Alexandru Cicaldau 6 - Was looking for a penalty after a challenge by Alba, but the referee got this one correct. AP

Kerem Akturkoglu 7 - Was denied a run into goal by a well-timed challenge from Dest. Kerem was always willing to test the Barca defence and certainly caused them concern, but he lacked the final killer pass or cross. AP

Bafetimbi Gomis 7 - The 36 year old striker showed good movement and was a nuisance for Garcia and Pique, especially in the early part of the game. Had a sixth-minute shot blocked by Alba and caused problems all night. EPA

SUBS: Mostafa Mohamed (Gomis, 63) 6 - Made a difference and had a snapshot from an angle. AFP

Halil Dervisoglu (Babel, 74) N/A - Got 15 minutes and tried to make an impact with his pace. AFP

Olimpiu Morutan (Cicaldau, 74) N/A - Was positive when he came on, but found it tough to create anything of note. AFP

Oemer Bayram (Van Aanholt, 85) N/A - Came on for Van Aanholt with 10 minutes remaining, couldn’t make an impact. EPA

BARCELONA RATINGS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen 6 - Conceded in the first half but could stand and enjoy the febrile Istanbul atmosphere in the second half as Barca had 68% of possession. A big win for the Catalans as they came from behind. Had to be alert on 83 as the ball pinged back off Araujo.
AP — BARCELONA RATINGS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen 6 - Conceded in the first half but could stand and enjoy the febrile Istanbul atmosphere in the second half as Barca had 68% of possession. A big win for the Catalans as they came from behind. Had to be alert on 83 as the ball pinged back off Araujo. AP

Sergino Dest 7 - Incredible challenge to win the ball on 54 as Galatasaray attacked. Also got hurt in the same challenge with what seemed like a muscle injury.
Reuters — Sergino Dest 7 - Incredible challenge to win the ball on 54 as Galatasaray attacked. Also got hurt in the same challenge with what seemed like a muscle injury. Reuters

Eric Garcia 5 - Started in central defence ahead of Araujo after an excellent game against Osasuna at the weekend. Positioning was poor against Galatasaray. He was baffled to be booked after 41 – as was his boss.
AP — Eric Garcia 5 - Started in central defence ahead of Araujo after an excellent game against Osasuna at the weekend. Positioning was poor against Galatasaray. He was baffled to be booked after 41 – as was his boss. AP

Gerard Pique 7 - Won everything in the air and was the dominant defender. Mature and experienced.
AP — Gerard Pique 7 - Won everything in the air and was the dominant defender. Mature and experienced. AP

Jordi Alba 7 - Went on the overlap to help with Barca’s equaliser. Kicked the ball into the crowd in frustration as objects were thrown towards him in the 86th minute. Was booked for his troubles. More touches than any player on the pitch.
EPA — Jordi Alba 7 - Went on the overlap to help with Barca’s equaliser. Kicked the ball into the crowd in frustration as objects were thrown towards him in the 86th minute. Was booked for his troubles. More touches than any player on the pitch. EPA

Sergio Busquets 8 - Took the first shot in the move which led to the second goal. Booked, but he was superb in the second half and it’s now eight wins and four draws in the last 12 for Barca.
Reuters — Sergio Busquets 8 - Took the first shot in the move which led to the second goal. Booked, but he was superb in the second half and it’s now eight wins and four draws in the last 12 for Barca. Reuters

Frenkie de Jong 7 - First chance when he only had the goalkeeper to beat after nine minutes. Made excellent runs. Set up Aubameyang for the second. Made runs between the opposing midfield and defence. Fine awareness.
EPA — Frenkie de Jong 7 - First chance when he only had the goalkeeper to beat after nine minutes. Made excellent runs. Set up Aubameyang for the second. Made runs between the opposing midfield and defence. Fine awareness. EPA

Pedri 8 - Smashed to the floor after 32, then had a shot on 35 before equalising on 36 after beating two defenders. Involved in the second too. Finds the half spaces, turns quickly.
EPA — Pedri 8 - Smashed to the floor after 32, then had a shot on 35 before equalising on 36 after beating two defenders. Involved in the second too. Finds the half spaces, turns quickly. EPA

Adama Traore 6 - Carried the ball into the opposition area more than any other player in the Europa League, of which Barca have now reached the quarter finals. Came off at half time, perhaps with Sunday’s clasico in mind.
EPA — Adama Traore 6 - Carried the ball into the opposition area more than any other player in the Europa League, of which Barca have now reached the quarter finals. Came off at half time, perhaps with Sunday’s clasico in mind. EPA

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 7 - Scored the second, four minutes after the break and ten minutes after the first goal. Fouled several times yet the referee ignored him. . Becoming important to an improving Barca.
EPA — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 7 - Scored the second, four minutes after the break and ten minutes after the first goal. Fouled several times yet the referee ignored him. . Becoming important to an improving Barca. EPA

Ferran Torres 7 - Didn’t stay with Marcao as he headed Galatasaray ahead after 29, but he did set up Pedri with a reverse pass for the equaliser. Hit the post
EPA — Ferran Torres 7 - Didn’t stay with Marcao as he headed Galatasaray ahead after 29, but he did set up Pedri with a reverse pass for the equaliser. Hit the post EPA

SUBS; Ousmane Dembele 7 - On for Traore after 45. Caused problems down the right. Always looks a threat, though his final ball can let him down. Smashed a shot wide on 95. EPA

Ronald Araujo 6 - On for Dest after 54. Surprise to see him not start but showed his versatility by playing right back for the injured Dest. AP

Gavi 5 - On for Frenkie de Jong after 68. Booked.

Lenglet N/A - On for Pique, who seemed hurt, after 82 as the Catalans sought to defend their lead. Ignored by the French national team for a call up. More minutes and he’ll have more chances. AP

Memphis Depay N/A - On for Aubameyang after 82 as Barca tried to run the clock down. Shot wide after Alba squared the ball to him on 93. Should have done better. AFP

GALATASARAY RATINGS: Pena Sotorres 7 - Pulled off an excellent double save before Barcelona’s second goal, but couldn't do anything to stop Aubameyang putting in the rebound from close range after a clever header from De Jong.
AP — GALATASARAY RATINGS: Pena Sotorres 7 - Pulled off an excellent double save before Barcelona’s second goal, but couldn't do anything to stop Aubameyang putting in the rebound from close range after a clever header from De Jong. AP

Sacha Boey 5 - Poor defending on two occasions for Barcelona’s first goal. Decent delivery in the opposition third, but struggled defensively. Reuters

Victor Nelsson 7 - The Danish defender had to be lively to deny Barcelona on a few occasions. Struggled to deal with midfield runners, but a solid performance. EPA

Marcao 8 - The influential skipper put his side into the lead with a brave diving header from a corner for his first goal of the season. Booked for an overzealous celebration when he wrecked a corner flag. AP

Patrick Van Aanholt 7 - Had a powerful left footed strike from distance that swerved just inches over the bar. He worked hard all night and ran himself into the ground for his team.
AFP — Patrick Van Aanholt 7 - Had a powerful left footed strike from distance that swerved just inches over the bar. He worked hard all night and ran himself into the ground for his team. AFP

Taylan Antalyali 7 - Worked hard against a Barca midfield that moved the ball quickly. Tried to be positive when in possession. AP

Berkan Kutlu 7 - Tried to support his forwards when possible with good runs and simple use of the ball. AP

Ryan Babel 6 - The ex-Liverpool man was lively in the early period of the game and looked threatening when he broke in from the right but his low shot didn’t really trouble Ter Stegen. EPA

Alexandru Cicaldau 6 - Was looking for a penalty after a challenge by Alba, but the referee got this one correct. AP

Kerem Akturkoglu 7 - Was denied a run into goal by a well-timed challenge from Dest. Kerem was always willing to test the Barca defence and certainly caused them concern, but he lacked the final killer pass or cross. AP

Bafetimbi Gomis 7 - The 36 year old striker showed good movement and was a nuisance for Garcia and Pique, especially in the early part of the game. Had a sixth-minute shot blocked by Alba and caused problems all night. EPA

SUBS: Mostafa Mohamed (Gomis, 63) 6 - Made a difference and had a snapshot from an angle. AFP

Halil Dervisoglu (Babel, 74) N/A - Got 15 minutes and tried to make an impact with his pace. AFP

Olimpiu Morutan (Cicaldau, 74) N/A - Was positive when he came on, but found it tough to create anything of note. AFP

Oemer Bayram (Van Aanholt, 85) N/A - Came on for Van Aanholt with 10 minutes remaining, couldn’t make an impact. EPA

BARCELONA RATINGS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen 6 - Conceded in the first half but could stand and enjoy the febrile Istanbul atmosphere in the second half as Barca had 68% of possession. A big win for the Catalans as they came from behind. Had to be alert on 83 as the ball pinged back off Araujo.
AP — BARCELONA RATINGS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen 6 - Conceded in the first half but could stand and enjoy the febrile Istanbul atmosphere in the second half as Barca had 68% of possession. A big win for the Catalans as they came from behind. Had to be alert on 83 as the ball pinged back off Araujo. AP

Sergino Dest 7 - Incredible challenge to win the ball on 54 as Galatasaray attacked. Also got hurt in the same challenge with what seemed like a muscle injury.
Reuters — Sergino Dest 7 - Incredible challenge to win the ball on 54 as Galatasaray attacked. Also got hurt in the same challenge with what seemed like a muscle injury. Reuters

Eric Garcia 5 - Started in central defence ahead of Araujo after an excellent game against Osasuna at the weekend. Positioning was poor against Galatasaray. He was baffled to be booked after 41 – as was his boss.
AP — Eric Garcia 5 - Started in central defence ahead of Araujo after an excellent game against Osasuna at the weekend. Positioning was poor against Galatasaray. He was baffled to be booked after 41 – as was his boss. AP

Gerard Pique 7 - Won everything in the air and was the dominant defender. Mature and experienced.
AP — Gerard Pique 7 - Won everything in the air and was the dominant defender. Mature and experienced. AP

Jordi Alba 7 - Went on the overlap to help with Barca’s equaliser. Kicked the ball into the crowd in frustration as objects were thrown towards him in the 86th minute. Was booked for his troubles. More touches than any player on the pitch.
EPA — Jordi Alba 7 - Went on the overlap to help with Barca’s equaliser. Kicked the ball into the crowd in frustration as objects were thrown towards him in the 86th minute. Was booked for his troubles. More touches than any player on the pitch. EPA

Sergio Busquets 8 - Took the first shot in the move which led to the second goal. Booked, but he was superb in the second half and it’s now eight wins and four draws in the last 12 for Barca.
Reuters — Sergio Busquets 8 - Took the first shot in the move which led to the second goal. Booked, but he was superb in the second half and it’s now eight wins and four draws in the last 12 for Barca. Reuters

Frenkie de Jong 7 - First chance when he only had the goalkeeper to beat after nine minutes. Made excellent runs. Set up Aubameyang for the second. Made runs between the opposing midfield and defence. Fine awareness.
EPA — Frenkie de Jong 7 - First chance when he only had the goalkeeper to beat after nine minutes. Made excellent runs. Set up Aubameyang for the second. Made runs between the opposing midfield and defence. Fine awareness. EPA

Pedri 8 - Smashed to the floor after 32, then had a shot on 35 before equalising on 36 after beating two defenders. Involved in the second too. Finds the half spaces, turns quickly.
EPA — Pedri 8 - Smashed to the floor after 32, then had a shot on 35 before equalising on 36 after beating two defenders. Involved in the second too. Finds the half spaces, turns quickly. EPA

Adama Traore 6 - Carried the ball into the opposition area more than any other player in the Europa League, of which Barca have now reached the quarter finals. Came off at half time, perhaps with Sunday’s clasico in mind.
EPA — Adama Traore 6 - Carried the ball into the opposition area more than any other player in the Europa League, of which Barca have now reached the quarter finals. Came off at half time, perhaps with Sunday’s clasico in mind. EPA

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 7 - Scored the second, four minutes after the break and ten minutes after the first goal. Fouled several times yet the referee ignored him. . Becoming important to an improving Barca.
EPA — Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 7 - Scored the second, four minutes after the break and ten minutes after the first goal. Fouled several times yet the referee ignored him. . Becoming important to an improving Barca. EPA

Ferran Torres 7 - Didn’t stay with Marcao as he headed Galatasaray ahead after 29, but he did set up Pedri with a reverse pass for the equaliser. Hit the post
EPA — Ferran Torres 7 - Didn’t stay with Marcao as he headed Galatasaray ahead after 29, but he did set up Pedri with a reverse pass for the equaliser. Hit the post EPA

SUBS; Ousmane Dembele 7 - On for Traore after 45. Caused problems down the right. Always looks a threat, though his final ball can let him down. Smashed a shot wide on 95. EPA

Ronald Araujo 6 - On for Dest after 54. Surprise to see him not start but showed his versatility by playing right back for the injured Dest. AP

Gavi 5 - On for Frenkie de Jong after 68. Booked.

Lenglet N/A - On for Pique, who seemed hurt, after 82 as the Catalans sought to defend their lead. Ignored by the French national team for a call up. More minutes and he’ll have more chances. AP

Memphis Depay N/A - On for Aubameyang after 82 as Barca tried to run the clock down. Shot wide after Alba squared the ball to him on 93. Should have done better. AFP

Galatasaray v Barcelona player ratings: Babel 6, Gomis 7; Aubameyang 7, Pedri 8

Barca through to Europa League quarter-finals after fighting back from a goal down in Turkey

Craig Easton

March 18, 2022

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