Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was the standout performer as Galatasaray stunned Liverpool 1-0 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter at Rams Park.
His decisive penalty not only secured victory for the Turkish champions but also earned him the Man of the Match award, Footballrover reports.
Victor Osimhen’s Key Moment Sends Galatasaray to Glory
The game looked evenly poised until Osimhen stepped up from the penalty spot to convert the match-winner.
Despite Liverpool’s dominance in possession, Galatasaray displayed remarkable resilience and tactical discipline, matching the Reds at every turn.
The victory wiped away the memory of their opening day 5-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt and sent a strong message that the Cimbom are serious contenders in the Champions League this season.
Osimhen reflected on the moment, saying:
— “This is the biggest competition in the world, and we want to go far. We really have the quality to make sure that we achieve this objective.”
Hungry for More: Osimhen Eyes Champions League History
Since joining Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen has made it clear that his ambitions go beyond single-game heroics.
With six group-stage matches remaining against the likes of Monaco, Ajax, Atletico Madrid, and Manchester City, the Nigerian striker is determined to lead his side to the latter stages of Europe’s elite competition.
— “Frankly, I want to congratulate the team first. It was a very tough opponent for us, and many people, except for the fans here, didn’t really believe we would win. We managed to pull together as a team. I trained with the team only a little. I was away from training and the team for three weeks, but for me, Galatasaray is the biggest team in the world. I think we’ve got a huge win for Galatasaray right now,” he added.
Osimhen’s love for the club and its supporters was also evident:
— “That’s exactly why I came here. It makes me so proud to hear my name being constantly mentioned at Galatasaray and to have the fans supporting me like this. Thanks to them, I always play better. I love Galatasaray and the fans very much.”
With confidence sky-high after the Liverpool win, Victor Osimhen and his teammates are ready to take each Champions League game as it comes.
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