PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG scored the winner as Barcelona battled back from a goal down to beat Galatasaray 2-1 after a goalless first leg at Camp Nou last week. on
Thursday night victory saw Xavi’s side books their spot in the Europa League quarter-finals.
Brazilian defender Marcao in the 28th minute gave the Turkish side the lead in the 28th minute with a diving header from a corner.
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19 year old Pedri scored the equaliser in the 37th minute for the visitors after a pass from Ferran Torres.
Former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put the visitors ahead in the 4th minute of the second half with a close-range header after two magnificent stops by Galatasaray goalkeeper Inaki Pena, who is on loan from the Catalan club.
The referee later then stopped the game for a few minutes when the home crowd started throwing bottles and plastic cups on to the field.
The Galatasaray players had to calm their fans down to allow the game continue.
“We played a match of huge personality,” said Xavi. “It was a great performance to fight back on a ground like this against a very good team” Xavi added.
“They knew how to defend against us but we were patient. I’m very happy for my players.”
The Catalan giants playing in Europe’s second-tier competition for the first time since 2004 after a Champions League group-stage exit.
The Catalan giants now sit third in the La Liga with 15 points behind runaway leaders Real Madrid.
Barcelona no wturn their attentions to this weekend’s clasico against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
