Xavi started the second half with three blocks by dribbling three daddy names (Busquets, Pique, Dembele). Barcelona now had more ball than in the first half and was closer to our goal. We had come out of the big pressure between 45 and 60, but Xavi had hid his biggest weapon right here, tricking Aubemeyang.
Our hope of not conceding a goal was gradually decreasing, and we were even very worried. Torrent made its first move in 68 with Gomis and Emre. It was unfortunate that one of the best on the field, Babel, came out with an injury. Feghouli, who would have come out if the Dutchman had not been injured just before the substitution, was replaced by Cicaldau ten minutes later.
Drawing attention with his assertive statements the day before the match, Torrent’s plan worked and we survived the first match with a score we dreamed of. As the football community, we should support our representative in the rematch in Istanbul. Passing this tour will add an indescribable value not only to Galatasaray but also to our country’s football.