Barcelona 0-0 Galatasaray: La Liga side frustrated in Europa League

Barcelona were held to a goalless draw by Galatasaray in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie.

Frenkie de Jong went closest for the La Liga side when he struck the post in the second half from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's overhead kick.

Former Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis thought he had earned the visitors an unlikely late win but his sublime finish was ruled out for offside.

Memphis Depay twice went close to giving Xavi's side a first-half lead.

The Dutchman's curling free-kick was saved by Galatasaray goalkeeper Inaki Pena, before Depay was denied again by the Barcelona loanee with a low drive that was heading for the far corner.

Jordi Alba also sent a first-time effort inches wide of the far post as Galatasaray held on to keep the tie level ahead of next week's second leg in Turkey.

Formation 4-3-3

Formation 4-2-3-1

Match ends, Barcelona 0, Galatasaray 0.

Second Half ends, Barcelona 0, Galatasaray 0.

Attempt missed. Gerard Piqué (Barcelona) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sergio Busquets with a headed pass following a corner.

Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Iñaki Peña.

Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Iñaki Peña.

Substitution, Galatasaray. Baris Alper Yilmaz replaces Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoglu.

Corner, Barcelona. Conceded by Sacha Boey.

Jordi Alba (Barcelona) is shown the yellow card.

Foul by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Barcelona).

Emre Kilinç (Galatasaray) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt blocked. Ousmane Dembélé (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Jordi Alba.

Eric García (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Bafétimbi Gomis (Galatasaray).

Substitution, Barcelona. Luuk de Jong replaces Adama Traoré.

Foul by