Osimhen Shines Bright As Galatasaray Crush Bodø/Glimt In Champions League Thriller

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen was the star of the night as Galatasaray cruised to a 3-1 victory over Norwegian champions Bodø/Glimt in their UEFA Champions League group stage encounter on Tuesday night, October 22, 2025.

The match, played at the Rams Park Stadium in Istanbul, saw the Super Eagles forward deliver a commanding performance, scoring twice in the first half to give the Turkish giants a comfortable lead.

Osimhen opened scoring as early as the 3rd minute after capitalising on a defensive mistake from Bodø/Glimt, calmly slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. He doubled the advantage in the 33rd minute with a well-timed header following a precise cross from the right flank.

Galatasaray maintained control for much of the game, with their dominance paying off again in the 60th minute when Yunus Akgün added a third goal to put the result beyond doubt. The visitors managed to pull one back through Andreas Helmersen in the 76th minute, but it was too late to spark a comeback.

The win keeps Galatasaray unbeaten in the group stage and strengthens their push for qualification to the knockout rounds.

Osimhen’s brace not only earned him the Man of the Match award but also marked his seventh consecutive scoring appearance in European competition a record that continues to highlight his growing influence at the club since joining during the summer transfer window.

Galatasaray will next face their toughest test yet in the group when they travel to face English side Liverpool in their next Champions League fixture.