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Batrakov scored a goal in the second consecutive match in the Champions League

The footballer of the Russian national team distinguished himself in the game against Lille

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Batrakov scored a goal in the second consecutive match in the Champions League

Russian midfielder Galatasaray Alexei Batrakov scored a goal in the guest match of the third round of the General stage of the Champions League against Lille.

The 21-year-old Russian national team scored in the 44th minute.

According to the results of the first half, the score in the match is 2: 2.

Batrakov scored in the second Champions League match in a row. Last week, the Russian scored in the game against Barcelona (1: 4).

Before Batrakov for the last time among Russians in the Champions League, the goal was scored by Zenit midfielder Magomed Ozdoev. He scored in the group stage match against London Chelsea (3:3) on December 8, 2021.

The record holder among Russian football players in goals in the Champions League in his career is Andrei Tikhonov (eight).

Batrakov joined the Istanbul club from Lokomotiv on August 20 for €25 million. In total, the midfielder of the Russian national team has two goals and two assists in eight matches for Galatasaray.

Source: РБК ↗

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