Batrakov's Double Leads Galatasaray to Beat Stuttgart
Galatasaray secured their second UEFA Champions League victory, defeating VFB Stuttgart 2-0, as Aleksey Batrakov scored two early goals. Stuttgart drew their previous game against Atletico Madrid - they have been unbeaten in previous fixtures - but found Galatasaray tough to beat. The Turkiye side needed to win to stay within the play-off qualifiers limited and Batrakov delivered the goals. Yhe attacking midfielder scored both goals within three minutes. Sttutgart's defensive error led to the opening goal after a loose clearance ricocheted to his foot inside the penalty area. He wasted no time, poking the ball into the net. The second goal was a classic display of brilliance. In the 15th minute, Davinson Sanchez seized a fast break and slipped a pass through to Batrakov, who dazzled past the opponents, and into the box. While challenged to the ball, he side-footed a shot into the right corner and doubled the lead. Batrqkov extended his tally to four ...
