Osimhen inspires Galatasaray to a 4-2 Champions League win over Lille, scoring his first goal of the campaign as the Turkish side claim three points

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen scored as Galatasaray defeated Lille 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to secure their first three points of the European campaign.

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The Nigerian international struck in the 61st minute to help the Turkish giants claim an important victory, recording his first Champions League goal of the season and his seventh goal in all competitions for the club.

Galatasaray made a flying start when Yunus Akgün found the net in the second minute, giving the hosts an early advantage.

Lille responded almost immediately, with 19-year-old Soriba Diaoune equalising in the seventh minute before scoring again in the 39th minute to complete his brace and put the visitors ahead.

Aleksey Batrakov also scored for Lille in the 44th minute, adding to the pressure on Galatasaray as the home side struggled to contain their opponents in an eventful first half.

Galatasaray returned from the break determined to turn the game around and gradually regained control of the contest.

Their response yielded an equaliser through an own goal by Lille midfielder Nabil Bentaleb, bringing the Turkish side back into contention.

Osimhen then delivered the decisive moment in the 61st minute, scoring to give Galatasaray the advantage and strengthen their grip on the match.

The Nigerian striker’s goal proved crucial as Galatasaray went on to secure a 4-2 victory, giving their Champions League campaign a much-needed boost.

The result marked an important step for the Turkish champions as they seek to improve their standing in Europe’s elite club competition.

For Osimhen, the strike offers encouragement as he continues to establish himself as a key figure in Galatasaray’s attack. His growing goal tally will be important as the club balances its domestic ambitions with the demands of European football.

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The Super Eagles forward will now look to build on the performance and maintain his scoring form in Galatasaray’s upcoming fixtures.