Frenkie de Jong came the closest for the home side when he struck the post from close range.
Meanwhile, Memphis Depay was twice denied by Inaki Pena, on loan at Galatasaray from Barca.
The Turkish outfit was resilient at the back to claim a clean sheet to leave the match at level, pegging heading into the second leg.
Starting Lineup:
BARCELONA CF (4-3-3): Marc-Andre ter Stegen;
Sergino Dest, Ronald Araujo, Eric Garcia, Jordi Alba;
Nicolas Gonzalez, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri;
Adama Traore, Ferran Torres, Memphis Depay.
GALATASARAY (4-2-3-1): Inaki Pena;
Sacha Boey, Victor Nelsson, Marcao, Patrick van Aanholt;
Berkan Kutlu, Taylan Antalyali;
Ryan Babel, Sofiane Feghouli, Muhammed Kerem Akturkoglu;
Mostafa Mohamed.
Xavi talks about Inaki Pena’s performance:
“Inaki Pena has been spectacular,” said Xavi, although he was not the only Galatasaray player worthy of praise.
The Barca coach added: “Their central defenders were phenomenal, and they didn’t allow us to finish our moves off. It’s a shame because we dominated.
“Although we created fewer chances than normal, we created enough to score.”
It was unsurprising that there was a question for Pena about his chance of a long-term Barca career based on his performance, but he remains focused on the task at hand.
“I played a good game, and I’m happy with my performance,” he said.
“And I needed minutes, and here I am getting them.
“Galatasaray is my main focus. However, I am apparent that I have a contract with Barca, and I have to return in June.”
So, where else do Barcelona CF and Galatasaray go from here?
Barcelona is next in action against Osasuna in LaLiga on Sunday on home soil.
Meanwhile, Galatasaray takes on Besiktas in their next Super Lig outing on Monday at home.
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