Osimhen hits target as Galatasaray knock Juventus out of Champions League

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In the 106th minute, Baris Alper Yilmaz threaded a precise pass into Osimhen’s path. The Nigerian forward showed composure under pressure, calmly slotting home to restore his side’s aggregate lead and silence the home crowd.

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Victor Osimhen delivered on the big stage once again as Galatasaray overcame Juventus in a pulsating extra-time battle to seal a 7–5 aggregate victory and book their place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16.

Holding a 5–2 advantage from the first leg, the Turkish champions were pushed to the brink in Turin as Juventus roared back.

Manuel Locatelli’s first-half penalty gave the hosts early belief before Federico Gatti and Weston McKennie struck to level the tie at 5–5 on aggregate, forcing extra time.

With momentum swinging, Galatasaray found their talisman.

In the 106th minute, Baris Alper Yilmaz threaded a precise pass into Osimhen’s path. The Nigerian forward showed composure under pressure, calmly slotting home to restore his side’s aggregate lead and silence the home crowd.

Juventus pressed desperately in the closing stages, but Galatasaray’s resilience held firm. Yilmaz then struck again in the 119th minute to seal a dramatic 3–2 victory on the night.

Galatasaray have now qualified for the round of 16 at the expense of Juventus.