Galatasaray vs FC Barcelona: Prediction, kick off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results - preview

Barcelona face a tough test on Thursday, with their Europa League tie against Galatasaray finely poised.

A stalemate at the Camp Nou left the last-16 tie in the balance and a fierce atmosphere in Istanbul will greet Xavi’s men.

The Blaugrana comfortably downed Osasuna on the weekend yet Gala gained momentum with a 2-1 derby win over Besiktas, courtesy of Kerem Aktyrkoglu’s brace.

Find out everything you need to know ahead of the game below...

Galatasaray vs Barcelona is scheduled for a 5.45pm GMT kick-off on Thursday, March 17, 2022.

NEF Stadyumu in Istanbul will host the match.

TV channel: The match will be televised on BT Sport Extra 3.

Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the match online via the BT Sport website or app.

Live blog: You can follow all the action as it unfolds via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Arda Turan is set to miss the reunion with his old team due to a groin issue, with Fernando Muslera ruled out for Galatasaray because of a long-term knee injury.

Dani Alves will drop out of the Blaugrana line-up as he is not registered for this competition. Also missing for Barcelona are Sergi Roberto, Umtiti and Ansu Fati, due to injury.

A goalless draw in the first leg suggests Gala are in with a big shot at knocking out the tournament favourites - and they are.

But Barcelona’s performance at Napoli under similar circumstances in the last round maps out a successful night for the Catalans.

Barcelona to win, 2-0.

Galatasaray wins: 1

Draws: 2

Barcelona wins: 5

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