Aleksey Batrakov Sets Records in the Champions League

Galatasaray hosted Stuttgart at home in Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League. Aleksey Batrakov, who has been in good form in recent weeks, stood out in the first half.

Sallai's cross from the right side of the penalty area was turned toward the goal, and the Stuttgart defense could not clear it. The ball stayed in front of Batrakov, who struck it with the inside of his right foot and sent it into the net to put his team ahead.

Batrakov struck again in the 15th minute, doubling the lead and setting the halftime score. Davinson Sanchez played a pass behind the defense, and the young player found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper in the penalty area. He hit a first-time right-footed shot along the ground, sending the ball between Bredlow's legs and into the net.

With these goals, 21-year-old 147-day-old Batrakov became the youngest Galatasaray player to score a brace in a Champions League match. He was also recorded as the first Galatasaray player to score two goals within the first 15 minutes of a match. The Russian player converted 4 of the last 5 shots on target he had taken in the Champions League into goals. He also became the first midfielder in Galatasaray's history to score in three consecutive Champions League matches. Batrakov had also celebrated goals earlier against Barcelona and Lille.