Victor Osimhen Breaks Galatasaray’s All-Time European Scoring Record in Historic UCL Win
Under the electrifying lights of Istanbul’s Rams Park, Victor Osimhen didn’t just score goals - he rewrote history. The Nigerian striker powered Galatasaray to a 3-1 UEFA Champions League victory over Bodø/Glimt, breaking the club’s all-time consecutive European-goals record in the process.
A Night of Milestones
Before kickoff, few expected Galatasaray to dominate. They had only one win in their previous 18 European main-draw matches. But from the opening whistle, Osimhen changed the narrative.
In the 3rd minute, he latched onto a clever Mario Lemina pass and buried a calm finish to put his side ahead. By the 33rd minute, a defensive error gifted him another chance - he rounded the keeper and slotted home his record-breaking goal, surpassing Burak Yılmaz’s mark that had stood since 2012.
That brace placed Osimhen in Galatasaray’s record books and reignited belief in a team once written off on the continental stage.
The Numbers Tell the Story
- Record broken: Most consecutive goals in European competitions for Galatasaray.
- Performance: 2 goals + 1 assist in the 3-1 victory.
- Team form: 21 wins in their last 23 games - their best run in nearly a decade.
- Impact: Galatasaray climbs to 6 points in the UCL group, eyeing knockout contention.
