Leão gives García a bruise after Barça's victory

Barcelona's 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League keeps the team in the fight to advance to the next round, consolidating its position after the match played on Tuesday, October 13, in Istanbul.

Spanish defender Eric García, who wears the number 24, showed a cut and bruised leg after a tussle with Portuguese forward Rafael Leão, also known as Leao, during the encounter at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex.

Leão's “gift”

García described the injury as "a little gift I took from Turkey" and, laughing, explained that the blow came from a play with Leão. "A little gift I took from Turkey from a play with Leao," he commented in Spanish via his social media.

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Consequences and upcoming challenges

The player was seen with bandages on his leg after the match, but the club indicated that the bruise will not force the defender to miss minutes in the upcoming games.

Coach Hansi Flick will lead Barcelona in their next La Liga fixture against Real Betis on Saturday night, before facing Paris Saint‑Germain in the Champions League and, subsequently, Atlético de Madrid in the first Clásico of the campaign.

Barcelona has started the season with good momentum, occupying a high position in the Spanish league table, which reinforces its ambitions both domestically and in Europe.