Victor Osimhen continued his electric form in the UEFA Champions League, scoring twice and assisting another as Galatasaray cruised to a 3–1 win over Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt at Rams Park. The result marked Galatasaray’s second consecutive European victory and extended their unbeaten run to five matches across all competitions.
⚡ Osimhen Strikes Early and Often
The home crowd barely had time to settle before Osimhen opened the scoring in the 3rd minute. Mario Lemina threaded a precise pass through the Bodo/Glimt defense, and Osimhen finished clinically past Nikita Haikin to ignite the stadium.
The Nigerian striker doubled his tally in the 33rd minute, capitalizing on a disastrous backpass from Fredrik André Bjørkan. Osimhen rounded the goalkeeper and slotted the ball into an empty net, becoming the first Galatasaray player to score in seven consecutive European matches, surpassing Burak Yılmaz’s record from 2012–13.
“Victor is a machine,” said Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk. “He’s not just scoring—he’s pressing, assisting, and leading.”
🧠 Tactical Dominance
Galatasaray dominated possession and tempo throughout the match. Leroy Sané and Yunus Akgün provided width and pace, while Lemina and Kerem Demirbay controlled the midfield. The backline, anchored by Davinson Sánchez and Abdülkerim Bardakcı, kept Bodo/Glimt’s chances to a minimum.
Osimhen nearly added a third before halftime, narrowly missing two headers from Sané crosses. His movement and pressing forced multiple errors from the Norwegian defense.
In the 60th minute, Osimhen dispossessed Haitam Aleesami on the edge of the box and laid off a pass to Akgün, who scored on the rebound after his initial shot was saved.
🟡 Bodo/Glimt’s Late Consolation
Bodo/Glimt managed a late response in the 76th minute when Andreas Helmersen headed in Bjørkan’s cross. It was their only shot on target and a brief moment of relief in an otherwise one-sided affair.
The Norwegian side remains winless in the group stage and sits bottom of the table with two points.
📊 Match Stats
| Category | Galatasaray | Bodo/Glimt |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Shots (on target) | 15 (7) | 6 (1) |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Fouls | 11 | 14 |
| Man of the Match | Victor Osimhen | — |
🏆 Osimhen’s Record-Breaking Night
Osimhen’s brace not only secured the win but etched his name into Galatasaray history. He now has 9 goals in 11 appearances this season and continues to justify his €90 million transfer fee.
“I’m proud to help the team,” Osimhen said post-match. “We’re building something special here.”
He received a standing ovation when substituted for Mauro Icardi in the 73rd minute.
🔮 What’s Next?
Galatasaray move up to 11th in the Champions League league phase standings and face Villarreal next. With momentum on their side, Okan Buruk’s men are eyeing a deep run in Europe.
Bodo/Glimt, meanwhile, must regroup quickly to salvage their campaign, with a must-win fixture against Club Brugge looming.
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