Victor Osimhen’s two goals powered Galatasaray to a 3-1 victory over Bodø/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League, marking back-to-back wins for the Turkish side. The match, played at RamsPark, saw the home crowd erupt early when Mario Lemina set up Osimhen for a clinical finish just three minutes in. Osimhen capitalized again in the 33rd minute, rounding goalkeeper Nikita Haikin after a poor backpass from Fredrik André Bjørkan.
Despite Bodø/Glimt’s efforts, including a header from Andreas Helmersen in the 76th minute, Galatasaray dominated. Osimhen’s pressure led to a third goal, with Yunus Akgün scoring after Haitam Aleesami’s error. The win ended Bodø/Glimt’s five-game unbeaten streak in European league phase matches and solidified Galatasaray’s strong position with two victories in their opening three Champions League games.
Osimhen, now the sole record holder for scoring in seven consecutive European matches for Galatasaray, surpassed Burak Yilmaz’s previous mark. The 26-year-old Super Eagles striker, who signed a permanent four-year deal with Galatasaray in August after scoring 37 goals last season, continues to shine, having previously netted against Tottenham, AZ Alkmaar, Dynamo Kiev, Ajax, and Liverpool.
