Barcelona Record Heartbreaking Result Against Galatasaray in Europa League Clash

• Galatasaray on Thursday night, 10 March, forced Barcelona to a goalless draw in the Europa League round of 16 first leg
• Barcelona players would have themselves to blame not to have scored in the first half when they had chances
• Xavi and his men will want to perform well in the second leg in Turkey with the hope of qualifying for the quarterfinal

Spanish giants Barcelona on Thursday night, 10 March, failed to score at the Camp Nou as Turkish side Galatasaray forced them to a goalless draw in the first leg of their Europa League battle.

Going into this encounter, Barcelona fans were expecting their players to decimate their opponents at the Camp Nou, but the Catalans were unable to find the back of the net.

Barcelona started the match impressively with Pedri locating Aubameyang with a fantastic pass in the 11th minute, but the Gabonese striker was unable to score.

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Five minutes later, Berkan Kutiu had a chance to give the visitors the lead at the Camp Nou when he was set up by Marcao, but his shot was parried away by goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

How did they end the first half of this Europa League tie?

Despite all efforts by Barcelona players to find the back of the net in the first half, they were unable to get the breakthrough as it ended goalless.

Xavi and his men came out with more attacking styles in the second half looking for goal, but they did not get it as the tie ended 0-0 at the Camp Nou.

As things stand now, Barcelona will hope that they get good result in the return leg in Turkey.

Jubilation as big Nigerian striker signs 2-year contract with Barcelona

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Barcelona who are Spanish giants announced officially that Nigerian striker Asisat Oshoala has signed a new two-year deal with the Female team which will expire in June 2024.

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The Super Falcons star has been impressive since she joined Barcelona in 2019 and her brilliant performances made the club's chiefs to offer her new deal.

Before the Nigerian striker signed new two-year deal, her previous contract is supposed to expire at the end of the ongoing League season in Europe.

Asisat Oshoala explained that she is happy to sign new deal at the Nou Camp stressing that she will continue to play her best for the club.