The key facts
- Karpin: Batrakov's goal was not a surprise, emotions are positive
- 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
Karpin on Batrakov's goal
Russia head coach Valery Karpin commented on the performance of Istanbul Galatasaray midfielder Alexey Batrakov in the Champions League. His words were quoted by Championat. According to Karpin, the 21-year-old Russian's goal against Barcelona did not surprise him. “Batrakov's goal was not a surprise. It's good that he scored, the emotions are positive. But if a player takes up such a position on the pitch, he can score,” the coach said.
The match against Barcelona
On October 13, Galatasaray lost to Catalan Barcelona 1:4 in the second round of the Champions League. In the 28th minute, Alexey Batrakov opened the scoring, and in the 58th minute he was substituted. Earlier, Galatasaray themselves also spoke about Batrakov after his goal against Barcelona.
The move to Galatasaray
Batrakov's transfer from Moscow's Lokomotiv to Turkish Galatasaray was officially announced on August 20. The working agreement between the parties was signed for five years. In the current Turkish championship, Galatasaray sit first in the standings after eight rounds, with 19 points.
