Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk Evaluates the Barcelona Match

Following Galatasaray's 4-1 home defeat against Barcelona in the 2nd matchday of the UEFA Champions League, head coach Okan Buruk made statements after the match. Buruk expressed that the game got out of their control, especially after the 3-1 score, and that they struggled to show a reaction following the score.

We Started the Match Well, But the Disallowed Goal Was a Turning Point

Galatasaray Head Coach Okan Buruk stated that they started the match well and reflected what they wanted onto the pitch for the majority of the first half. Reminding that their second goal after taking the lead was disallowed, Buruk emphasized that this situation brought them down mentally.

Barcelona's Quality and Experience

Stating that they played against a very in-form and experienced team, Okan Buruk noted that a large portion of the opponent's starting eleven consists of the Spain National Team and that they competed against a mechanized squad that knows each other very well.

We Could Not Manage the Game After Falling Behind

Conveying that they needed to continue with the same discipline after falling behind in terms of the score during the match, Buruk stated that they experienced a similar scenario in the Lisbon match and that they definitely need to fix this issue.

Individual Performances and Player Substitutions

Stating that he was pleased with Rafael Leao's performance, Okan Buruk also made evaluations about Leroy Sane and other player substitutions, expressing his belief in the team's potential.