🇹🇷 Galatasaray Stun Liverpool as Osimhen's Penalty Sparks Victory in Istanbul
Galatasaray claimed a dramatic 1–0 win over Premier League champions Liverpool in a fiery UEFA Champions League clash at RAMS Park, with Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen delivering the decisive moment.
The breakthrough came in the 16th minute when Baris Alper Yilmaz was brought down in the box by Dominik Szoboszlai. Referee Clement Turpin pointed to the spot, and Osimhen stepped up with trademark composure. He fired his penalty down the middle past Alisson Becker to give Galatasaray the lead. In a burst of celebration, Osimhen smashed the rebounding ball into the crowd, igniting a wave of euphoria among the home fans.
Liverpool, despite dominating possession and registering 16 shots, failed to find the net. Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz missed key chances, while Galatasaray’s goalkeeper Ugurcan Çakir produced a string of crucial saves. The visitors’ woes deepened as both Alisson and Ekitike were forced off due to injury.
Late drama unfolded when Liverpool were awarded a penalty for a challenge on Ibrahima Konaté, but VAR overturned the decision after replays showed Wilfried Singo had cleanly won the ball.
Osimhen, who was later substituted due to injury, was named Man of the Match. His goal not only secured Galatasaray’s first Champions League home win in seven years but also made him the first Nigerian to score for three different clubs in the competition—Lille, Napoli, and Galatasaray.
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