Torrid night for Barca as Galata earn a deserved goalless draw at Camp Nou
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Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 11.03.22. | 01:16
Xavi's team dominated the game, but failed to create clear cut chances, let alone score a goal against the Turkish greats
Amid that perfect return to the top in terms of both results and performances, Xavi's Barca suffered an unpleasant goalless draw at Camp Nou against Galatasaray in the UEFA Europa League round of 16.
Two Frenkie de Jong's close-range failures in the second half, followed by Jordi Alba's narrow miss, were the only Blaugrana's efforts worth mentioning during the entire 90 minutes.
Frenkie De Jong vs Galatasaray ⚔
— 𝐀diiFCB ★ (@Blaugranistaa) March 10, 2022
90'mins played
62 touches
1 key pass
92.6% accurate passes
3 tackles
3/4 ground duels won
2/3 aerial duels won
Hit woodwork once
Another solid performance 🇳🇱🎩! pic.twitter.com/SKGneBeAqO
On the other end, Bafetimbi Gomis stunned the home crowd, but his smooth opener was voided due to an offside.
We witnessed a rather dull match between those moments, as the favourites failed to impose their recognizable style, while the visitors were more than happy to see the fixture heading to a draw.
Barcelona are held to a 0-0 draw at home by Galatasaray 🤝 pic.twitter.com/P3IAi9m6ne
— GOAL (@goal) March 10, 2022
The happiness on the faces as the referee whistled for the end was evident proof they completed the Camp Nou mission just as planned.
On the contrary, the Blaugrana are disappointed to see Inaki Pena's clean sheet, as Barca's academy offspring on loan at Galatasaray enjoyed a fruitful game at his 'home'.
Iñaki Peña, jugador del #FCBarcelona en el #Galatasaray, ha mantenido la portería a cero como rival de los culés en el Camp Nou. #UEL pic.twitter.com/P7kNbLWf5L
— Marcos Allué (@alluemarcos) March 10, 2022
UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE - ROUND OF 16
First leg
Sevilla - West Ham 1-0 (0-0)
/El Haddadi 60/
Barcelona - Galatasaray 0-0
Braga - Monaco 2-0 (1-0)
/Ruiz 3, Oliveira 89/
Atalanta - Leverkusen 3-2 (2-1)
/Malinovskyi 23, Muriel 25,49 - Aranguiz 11, Diaby 63/
Rangers - Crvena Zvezda 3-0 (2-0)
/Tavernier 11 pen, Morelos 15, Balogun 51/
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