Okan Buruk compares Aleksei Batrakov to Pedri after win

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk compared 21-year-old Russian midfielder Aleksei Batrakov to Barcelona star Pedri following the team’s recent Turkish Süper Lig victory, Sport Mail reported. Batrakov delivered an assist in Galatasaray’s 3-1 win over Kasımpaşa on October 9, 2026, anchoring a stretch of strong performances that has drawn widespread praise across Turkish football.