Barcelona forward Karim Adeyemi said the Spanish club’s defensive discipline was the decisive factor in limiting Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen’s influence during Wednesday night’s Champions League match in Istanbul.

Barcelona overturn deficit in Istanbul

Barcelona recovered from an early setback to secure a 4-1 victory over Galatasaray at Rams Park. The result gave the LaLiga side their second win of the Champions League league phase.

• Barcelona came from behind to win 4-1.
• The match was played at Rams Park in Istanbul.
• It marked Barcelona’s second league-phase victory.
• Galatasaray have yet to record a win after two matches.

Adeyemi highlights defensive work against Osimhen

Asked about facing a forward of Osimhen’s calibre and Barcelona’s approach to containing him, Adeyemi praised the team’s back line for preventing the Nigerian international from becoming a major attacking threat.

“It is always good to see Nigerian players performing on the biggest stage,” Adeyemi said. “I am always pleased for them, but our defence did an excellent job yesterday and it was very difficult for him to have any real impact.”