Victor Osimhen starred once again as Galatasaray secured a commanding Champions League victory over Bodo/Glimt, marking the Turkish champions’ second consecutive win in Europe this season. The Nigeria international’s superb performance, including two first-half goals and a crucial assist, highlighted his ongoing impact in continental competition.

Osimhen’s Record-Breaking Performance

The 26-year-old forward opened the scoring early, converting a low-effort strike from Mario Lemina’s pass into the bottom corner. He then doubled Galatasaray’s lead shortly after the half-hour mark, capitalizing on a defensive blunder from Fredrik Bjorkan and rounding visiting goalkeeper Nikita Haikin to finish into an empty net.

With this double, Osimhen became the first Galatasaray player to score in seven consecutive major European games, surpassing Burak Yilmaz’s record set between October 2012 and March 2013. His performances underline his reputation as one of Europe’s most dangerous forwards.

Although Osimhen narrowly missed a potential hat-trick—having scored one for Nigeria against Benin just eight days earlier—his skill and influence were evident throughout the match.

Assist and Team Contribution

Osimhen’s presence also facilitated Galatasaray’s third goal. His aggressive challenge on Haitam Aleesami allowed Yunus Akgun to find the bottom corner at the second attempt, sealing a comfortable win for the Turkish side.

Substitute Andreas Helmersen provided a late consolation for Bodo/Glimt with a close-range header from Bjorkan’s chipped cross, but the Norwegian visitors struggled throughout. Despite attempts from Jens Hauge and a near-miss from Sondre Fet, Bodo/Glimt remain at just two points after three Champions League matches and continue to occupy the elimination positions.

Match Stats and Player Ratings

• Player of the Match: Victor Osimhen – 9.13
• Galatasaray Key Performers:
  • Uğurcan Çakır – 7.06
  • D. Sánchez – 7.00
  • L. Sané – 7.00
  • Yunus Akgun – 6.86
• Bodo/Glimt Notable Ratings:
  • M. Lemina – 6.75
  • Gabriel Sara – 6.67
  • B. Kutlu – 6.67

The ratings reflect Osimhen’s dominance and highlight Galatasaray’s solid team performance in both attack and defense.

Galatasaray’s European Progress

The victory lifts Okan Buruk’s side to 14th in the Champions League group stage from 21st, giving the Turkish champions momentum after narrowly defeating Liverpool in their previous European outing. Back-to-back wins in the competition mark the club’s first consecutive victories in Europe since December 2012, signaling a resurgence under Buruk’s management.

Analysis: Osimhen’s Impact on Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen continues to prove himself as a pivotal figure in Galatasaray’s European campaigns. His ability to score, create, and influence matches demonstrates why he is regarded as one of the most prolific forwards in Turkish football and a constant threat in Champions League fixtures. With the team building confidence from these wins, Galatasaray can look forward to maintaining momentum in both domestic and European competitions.