OSIMHEN BREAKS 15-YEAR GALATASARAY RECORD WITH JUVENTUS STRIKE

OSIMHEN BREAKS 15-YEAR GALATASARAY RECORD WITH JUVENTUS STRIKE Nigerian striker makes club history in UCL dramatic tie Turin/Istanbul 26 Feb 2026 Victor Osimhen scored a dramatic extra-time goal to help Galatasaray eliminate Juventus and progress to the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, while also setting a historic scoring record for the Turkish giants.
Juventus and Galatasaray played a dramatic second-leg playoff in Turin after the Turkish side won the first leg 5-2 in Istanbul.
Juventus fought back at home, winning the night 3-2 in normal time and leveling the aggregate score 5-5, forcing extra time.
In extra time, Osimhen scored in the 106th minute to restore Galatasaray’s aggregate advantage and send them through 7-5 overall Fellow attacker Barış Yılmaz added a late goal to seal the victory. Osimhen’s strike in extra time made him Galatasaray’s all-time leading foreign goalscorer in UEFA Champions League history, surpassing a 15-year club milestone.
He was also named Player of the Match for his influential performance. The Nigerian international has been a key figure all season, dominating in Europe’s top club competition and delivering crucial goals when it mattered most.
Despite the win, Osimhen expressed mixed feelings after the match, praising the result but admitting he was not fully satisfied with the team’s overall performance.
He opened up on his refusal to celebrate his goal against Juventus for personal and sporting reasons.
This result means Galatasaray will face one of the top European clubs most likely Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League Round of 16 It marks a significant milestone for the Turkish side in Europe’s elite competition.
The victory stopped Juventus from completing a historic comeback and underlined Galatasaray’s resilience on the European stage. Osimhen’s achievement highlights his ongoing legacy at the club, where he continues to break records and deliver in major competitions.