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With Xavi at the helm and several new winter acquisitions, Barcelona took on a radically different look from the autumn, namely the well-known face of the Grand. Undoubtedly, the Blaugranas are the big favorites in the Europa League, and the opponent in the round of 16 must be easily overcome. Galatasaray is a team with traditions in Europe, and the atmosphere in Istanbul can break any grand. However, the first match is at the Camp Nou, where maybe everything will be decided.

Barcelona disappointed in the autumn in the Champions League, and with the current performances would be sharply among the favorites in the tournament of the rich. In the first elimination round of the Europa League, Barça met an opponent at a very high level, who was definitely outplayed in two games. The Catalans left no doubt that they are the better team than Napoli on the field. The match in Spain ended 1: 1, but in Naples Obamayang scored a hat trick for the final 4: 2.

In the autumn, things were going well for Galatasaray in Europe, and in the Turkish Super League you could still pursue a position in the top three. - Lazio, Marseille and Lokomotiv Moscow. Three wins and three draws were enough for the final first position.

Barcelona's good performances in the Europa League go hand in hand with those in La Liga. Victories are accumulating, and the Blaugranas are already third. This did not happen easily, as on Sunday Barça made a complete turnaround in their visit to Elche to 2: 1. In January, Galatasaray collected four consecutive losses, which brought the team closer to the relegation zone. Gradually, the results were improved, but after four games without defeat, this was allowed last weekend with 0: 2 as a guest of the second in the standings Konyaspor.

The question today is not who will win, but with what result Barcelona will do it. The Europa League trophy is missing in the window of the Spanish grandmaster, and the club has clearly stated that it will fight for the ultimate triumph in the competition. Galatasaray has not performed well in recent months, and when it comes to away games, losses have come one after the other since December. I expect a definite success for Barcelona today, which includes at least two goals difference, a dry net and a draw in the match.