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Batrakov scores twice as Galatasaray beat Stuttgart 2-0

Aleksey Batrakov scored in the 12th and 15th minutes at Rams Park as Galatasaray beat VfB Stuttgart in the Champions League.

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A Galatasaray player celebrating a goal in the rain at the stadium
A Galatasaray player celebrating a goal in the rain at the stadium · Photo: NTV Spor

Galatasaray beat VfB Stuttgart 2-0 at Rams Park on Tuesday in matchday four of the Champions League league phase. Russian attacking midfielder Aleksey Batrakov scored both goals, in the 12th and 15th minutes, and the hosts controlled the game from early on.

TRT Spor reports that Batrakov became the first player in Galatasaray's history to score twice in the first 15 minutes of a Champions League match. After four games Galatasaray have 6 points and sit 18th in the league phase table, while Stuttgart are 14th on 7 points.

Habertürk reports that the 21-year-old has four goals in four Champions League games this season, and UEFA has praised his performance. A Spor and Sabah report that he has been nominated for the player of matchday four award.

Transfermarkt reports that Arsenal and Manchester United want the player. Foot Mercato says PSG had him on their list in the summer before turning elsewhere, and Hürriyet reports that his agent has spoken about a possible move to Europe.

FootVal's valuation of Batrakov is €31m, against his market value of €28m on Transfermarkt. Across the Süper Lig and the Russian Premier Liga this season he has 12 appearances, 2 goals and 4 assists, under a contract until June 2031.

Galatasaray host Amed in the Süper Lig at Rams Park on 7 November, while Stuttgart host Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga at MHPArena the same day.

Sources

This article is based on reports by:

  • A Spor — Batrakov'dan Devler Ligi'nde gövde gösterisi! Stuttgart'ı da boş geçmedi
  • Foot Mercato — Ligue des Champions : Galatasaray domine Stuttgart, le Sporting sort la tête de la crise avant Fonseca
  • NTV Spor — Galatasaray kazandı: UEFA ülke puanında son durum
  • Hürriyet — Galatasaray'da Aleksey Batrakov tarihe geçti! Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde rekorları altüst etti
  • L'Équipe — Le Sporting assure l'essentiel en attendant Paulo Fonseca, Batrakov porte Galatasaray
  • AS — Resumen y goles del Galatasaray SK vs Stuttgart , jornada 4 de la Champions League 26-27
  • TRT Spor — Aleksey Batrakov'dan müthiş başlangıç
  • Mundo Deportivo — 2-0: Batrakov lidera al Galatasaray y baja de la nube al Stuttgart
  • Transfermarkt — Stuttgarter Patzer von Galatasaray bestraft: Batrakov zieht dem VfB früh den Stecker
  • Habertürk — Batrakov'a büyük övgü!
  • Sabah — Aleksey Batrakov'a Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde büyük onur!

Written by the FootVal newsroom from the reports below, with figures from FootVal’s own database. Spotted a mistake? Tell us. · How we report