The key facts
- Denis Glushakov: Batrakov improves with every game and will continue to progress
- Batrakov scored against Barcelona on October 13 in a Champions League match (1:4)
- The transfer from Lokomotiv to Galatasaray was completed on August 20, a five-year contract
Glushakov on Batrakov
Former captain of Moscow Spartak Denis Glushakov, in an interview with RIA Novosti, expressed joy at the successes of Istanbul Galatasaray midfielder Alexey Batrakov in the Champions League. According to him, the 21-year-old footballer has a great future ahead. “With every game Alexey is improving, providing assists and scoring. It is pleasant to watch our Russian guy playing in the Champions League, at such a club. He will continue to progress,” Glushakov said.
Goal in the match against Barcelona
On October 13, Galatasaray lost to Catalan Barcelona 1:4 in a match of the second round of the Champions League. In the 28th minute of the game, Batrakov opened the scoring, and in the 58th minute he was substituted. Earlier, he became the second youngest goalscorer for Galatasaray in the Champions League.
Transfer and league standing
Batrakov's transfer from Moscow Lokomotiv to Galatasaray was officially announced on August 20; the agreement is for five years. In the Turkish championship, Galatasaray, after eight rounds, tops the table with 19 points.
