Galatasaray secured a notable victory against Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League, marking their second consecutive win in the tournament.
Match Overview
The game showcased the impressive performance of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. He scored two goals in the first half and assisted in a third, contributing significantly to Galatasaray’s 3-1 triumph.
Osimhen’s Historic Performance
- Osimhen scored two goals, bringing his tally to five in the current Champions League season.
- He is the first Galatasaray player to score in seven consecutive matches in major European competitions.
- This achievement breaks the previous record held by Burak Yilmaz from 2012 to 2013.
Match Highlights
Galatasaray took an early lead with a goal from Osimhen, who finished a low shot after receiving a pass from Mario Lemina. His second goal came from a defensive mistake by Bodø/Glimt’s Fredrik Bjorkan, allowing him to easily score past goalkeeper Nikita Haikin.
Despite missing additional chances for a hat-trick, Osimhen enabled Yunus Akgun to score after a tackle led to the latter’s shot finding the net at the second attempt.
Bodø/Glimt’s Struggles
Bodø/Glimt’s night was challenging, but they did manage to score a consolation goal. Substitute Andreas Helmersen headed in from a cross by Bjorkan. Despite this, the team remains in a difficult position with only two points from three matches.
League Performance
Following this victory, Galatasaray moved from 21st to 11th place in the table. This win adds momentum to their campaign after a narrow victory against Liverpool.
Galatasaray’s form in the UEFA Champions League demonstrates significant improvement, and they aim to continue their positive trajectory in upcoming fixtures.
