Eric Garcia shows off Rafa Leao bruise after Barcelona's 4-1 Galatasaray rout

Barcelona defender leaves Turkey with a souvenir — and a smile

Eric Garcia walked away from Barcelona's Champions League trip to Turkey with three points and a battle scar. The defender revealed a cut and bruised leg after a first-half tangle with Galatasaray forward Rafael Leao during Hansi Flick's side's 4-1 victory in Istanbul.

Garcia was spotted leaving the match with strapping over his leg, but the defender laughed off the incident and made light of his wound.

“A little gift I'm taking from Turkey,” he said with a smile. “A play with Leao, a knock.”

The good news for Barcelona is that the knock is not expected to cost Garcia any game time. The centre-back should be available as the European champions shift their attention back to domestic duties.

Focus turns to La Liga and the Clasico run-in

Hansi Flick's side now switch focus to a trip to Real Betis in La Liga on Saturday night. Los Verdiblancos have started the season in good form and are flying high in the Spanish top flight currently, setting up a stern test for the champions.

Barcelona will then head to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League before a first Clasico of the new campaign, a fixture list that will stretch Flick's squad depth in the weeks ahead.