Victor Osimhen Fires Galatasaray Past Juventus into Champions League Last-16
Victor Osimhen Fires Galatasaray Past Juventus into Champions League Last-16
Victor Osimhen Fires Galatasaray Past Juventus into Champions League Last-16
Victor Osimhen played a starring role as Galatasaray overcame Juventus in a thrilling Champions League play-off, winning 7-5 on aggregate to secure a spot in the last-16.
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On Wednesday night, the tie went into extra time after Juventus scored three unanswered goals to level the aggregate at 5-5. Osimhen broke the deadlock in extra time, putting Galatasaray ahead, before Baris Alper Yilmaz sealed the victory for the Turkish champions.
Looking ahead to the last-16 draw on Friday, Osimhen admitted he would prefer to face Liverpool over Tottenham, citing a sense of revenge. Galatasaray had already beaten Liverpool 1-0 in the Champions League group stage this season, with Osimhen converting a first-half penalty to secure the win at home in September.
Galatasaray will now await the outcome of the Liverpool vs Tottenham tie to discover their opponent in the next round, keeping fans across Europe on edge after a historic and dramatic elimination of Juventus.
Victor Osimhen Fires Galatasaray Past Juventus into Champions League Last-16
