The key facts

  • Batrakov is third in the Champions League weekly ranking according to the tournament's official page
  • In the match against Stuttgart (2:0) he scored two goals within three minutes and was named man of the match
  • His summer 2026 transfer from Lokomotiv cost Galatasaray €25 million plus bonuses

A brace against Stuttgart and third place in the weekly ranking

Galatasaray's Russian midfielder Aleksey Batrakov took third place in the ranking of the best players of the week in the Champions League, published by the tournament's official page on the social network X. This was reported by Gazeta.Ru. First place went to Como striker Anastasios Douvikas, second to LASK midfielder Kasper Jørgensen, and fourth to Fabián Ruiz of PSG.

How Batrakov earned the recognition

The reason for his inclusion in the ranking was Batrakov's performance in the Champions League match against Stuttgart on November 3. Galatasaray won 2:0, and Batrakov started the game and scored a brace, netting the goals three minutes apart — in the 12th and 15th minutes. He was substituted in the 77th minute and was named man of the match after the game.

First months in Turkey

Batrakov moved from Moscow's Lokomotiv to Galatasaray in August 2026 for €25 million plus bonuses; his contract runs until June 30, 2031. For the Turkish club he has played 12 matches in all competitions, scoring five goals and providing three assists. Thus, the brace against Stuttgart noticeably affected his statistics: two of his five goals for the club came in that match. It was previously reported about the condition under which Batrakov could move to a top club— the relevant publication is available via the link to the original article.