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Premier League heavyweights Arsenal and Liverpool have intensified their scouting of Galatasaray playmaker Aleksey Batrakov after sending officials to watch him in European action this week. The 21-year-old Russian attacker has quickly caught the eye in Turkey following his summer switch from boyhood club Lokomotiv Moscow.

When Galatasaray Istanbul play, interest is no longer confined to Turkey: many fans in Germany follow them closely too. SPOX has all the details on coverage of their matches in the Süper Lig, Champions League and Türkiye Kupasi.

The road to Madrid has begun with the league phase well under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?

Barcelona star Rodri has jokingly downplayed Lamine Yamal’s latest piece of Champions League magic, suggesting that the teenager’s stunning skill move was more down to luck than design. The Spanish midfielder was speaking after the Catalan giants secured a comprehensive 4-1 victory away at Galatasaray to continue their perfect start to the campaign.