Galatasaray secured their second straight UEFA Champions League win with a convincing 3–1 victory over Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt at Rams Park, Istanbul.
Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen was once again the hero, scoring twice and providing an assist in a dominant performance that extended his impressive run in Europe, SportPremi Reports.
The result means Okan Buruk’s men have now achieved back-to-back wins in the competition for the first time since December 2012.
Victor Osimhen Brace Gives Galatasaray Commanding First-Half Lead
Galatasaray made a perfect start to the night, applying pressure from the opening whistle. Their energy and organization paid off just three minutes into the game.
After a strong tackle in midfield, Mario Lemina recovered possession. He sent a sharp pass into the box for Victor Osimhen, who calmly finished into the bottom corner to make it 1–0.
Bodø/Glimt looked shaken as Galatasaray continued to threaten through Leroy Sané and Yunus Akgün. The Nigerian striker came close again in the 8th and 29th minutes, both times denied by goalkeeper Nikita Haikin.
However, Osimhen doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, punishing a poor back pass from Fredrik Bjørkan and slotting home his second of the night with precision. The first half ended 2–0, with Osimhen at the heart of every dangerous move for the Turkish side.
Galatasaray Seals the Win Despite Late Norwegian Response
After the restart, Galatasaray continued to dictate play with sharp transitions. Osimhen was once again involved in Galatasaray’s third goal in the 60th minute, setting up Yunus Akgün, who struck confidently to make it 3–0.
Bodø/Glimt struggled to deal with Galatasaray’s physicality and pressing game, rarely troubling Ugurcan Çakir in goal.
The visitors managed to pull one back in the 75th minute when substitute Andreas Helmersen headed in from close range following a cross by Bjørkan.
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But by then, the game was already beyond reach. Galatasaray maintained control for the remaining minutes, sealing another important European victory and climbing to six points in their group.
Players Ratings
Galatasaray Players Rating
Çakir – 7.1
Sallai – 7.4
Sánchez – 7.3
Bardakci – 7.1
Jakobs – 6.6
Lemina – 8.0
Torreira – 7.5
Sané – 7.8
Akgün – 8.2
Yilmaz – 6.6
Osimhen – 9.1
Bodø/Glimt Players Rating
Haikin – 8.3
Sjøvold – 6.1
Bjørtuft – 6.2
Aleesami – 4.6
Bjørkan – 6.2
Berg – 6.8
Fet – 5.8
Auklend – 6.8
Høgh – 6.1
Hauge – 7.4
Evjen – 6.0
Man of the Match
Victor Osimhen (9.1/10) – Two goals, one assist, was crucial in Galatasaray’s win, and also had input on all three goals scored by the home side.
Key Stats
Ball Possession: Galatasaray 38% – 62% Bodø/Glimt
Total Shots: Galatasaray 23 – 8 Bodø/Glimt
Shots on Target: Galatasaray 11 – 2 Bodø/Glimt
Pass Accuracy: Galatasaray 84% – 87% Bodø/Glimt
Corners: Galatasaray 7 – 4 Bodø/Glimt
Records
Victor Osimhen has now scored in seven consecutive European matches for Galatasaray, breaking Burak Yilmaz’s record. He has 12 UEFA Champions League goals, the highest by any Nigerian player in history.
This is also Galatasaray’s first time winning two consecutive Champions League games since 2012.
What Next
Galatasaray will travel to Amsterdam to face Ajax on November 5 in their next UEFA Champions League fixture.
Bodø/Glimt will look to recover when they host Slavia Prague. Osimhen’s performance strengthens his case as a leading contender for the 2025 CAF African Player of the Year award.
