Istanbul:Trkiye's Galatasaray triumphed over German side Stuttgart with a 2-0 victory in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, thanks to two first-half goals from Batrakov.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Galatasaray took an early lead in the 12th minute when Sallai collected Torreira's pass and crossed towards the far post. Stuttgart's defense failed to clear, allowing Batrakov to capitalize with a shot that struck the crossbar before crossing the goal line.

Galatasaray extended their lead just three minutes later. Batrakov received a pass from Sanchez, broke through the Stuttgart defense, and scored between the legs of goalkeeper Bredlow to make it 2-0.

Stuttgart nearly responded eight minutes later when Leweling's shot hit both posts before bouncing back into play. The visitors continued their search for a goal, with Fuhrich's shot narrowly missing the target after a deflection in the 42nd minute.

In the second half, Galatasaray goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir made several crucial saves to maintain his team's lead. Cakir denied Stuttgart's efforts in the 56th, 63rd, and 65th minutes, including shots from Deniz Undav and Fuhrich. He also thwarted Pejcinovic's attempt in the 86th minute, ensuring a clean sheet for Galatasaray.

The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for Galatasaray, earning them three valuable points in the competition.