Victor Osimhen was on target as Galatasaray claimed a 4-2 Champions League victory away to Lille on Wednesday, earning a valuable result in their league-phase campaign.
Key takeaways
- Yunus Akgün gave Galatasaray a second-minute lead.
- Soriba Diaoune scored twice for Lille, turning the contest in the home side’s favour before the interval.
- Aleksey Batrakov’s 44th-minute header brought Galatasaray level at 2-2 before half-time.
- Berke Özer’s own goal put the Turkish champions back ahead in the 52nd minute.
- Osimhen struck nine minutes later to seal a two-goal margin for the visitors.
Four-goal first half
Galatasaray began strongly and moved in front almost immediately, with Akgün finding the net in the second minute.
Lille responded quickly through Diaoune, who restored equality in the seventh minute. He then struck again in the 39th minute, handing the French club the advantage.
The visitors ensured the sides went into the interval level, however, as Batrakov headed in during the 44th minute. The opening half ended 2-2 after an entertaining spell containing four goals.
Osimhen helps Galatasaray pull clear
Galatasaray returned from the break with renewed purpose and reclaimed the lead in the 52nd minute when Lille goalkeeper Özer put the ball into his own net.
Osimhen added Galatasaray’s fourth in the 61st minute, nine minutes after the own goal, giving the Turkish champions a 4-2 advantage over their French opponents.
The result strengthens Galatasaray’s push to improve their standing in the Champions League league phase, with Osimhen’s strike helping create the decisive two-goal buffer.
Galatasaray will aim to carry this momentum into their remaining European matches as they chase a place in the knockout rounds. Lille, meanwhile, will look to bounce back when they next take the field.
