Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen enjoyed another impressive outing for Galatasaray, providing two assists in their 5-2 win over Juventus in Tuesday’s Champions League clash, SportPremi reports.
The Turkish champions claimed an emphatic win in the first leg of their playoff encounter, taking a three-goal advantage into the second leg next week.
Noa Lang (2), Gabriel Sara, Davinson Sanchez and Sacha Boey were all on the scoresheet for the hosts, while Teen Koopmeiners scored both of Juventus’ goals in the clash.
Galatasaray thrash Juventus in UCL playoff round first leg
Galatasaray headed into the clash after finishing 20th during the league phase, while Juventus finished in 13th spot.
However, it was the Turkish side who went ahead in the clash through a brilliant strike from Gabriel Sara from the edge of the area.
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They had several other chances to add to their tally, but were denied by De Gregorio in the visitors’ goal.
Then, Teun Koopmeiners was on hand to tap home the equalizer for Juventus, before De Gregorio then denied Galatasaray the lead once again, saving from an Osimhen’s header.
Koopmeiners grabbed his second of the match to put Juventus ahead with a good finish, as they took a 2-1 lead into the first half break.
Galatasaray came back roaring after the break and immediately drew level on terms through Noa Lang, who scored his first goal for the club with an easy finish.
Sanchez then headed home a freekick from Sara to put them ahead in the clash in the 60th minute.
A mistake at the back by the Old Lady allowed Osimhen to nick the ball, which fell into the path of Lang who fired in his second of the day and Galatasaray’s fourth.
There was still time for Osimhen to add another assist, laying the ball for substitute Sacha Boey, who then finished into the net to give his side a 5-2 advantage.
Galatasaray sealed the win and head into next Wednesday’s second leg clash with a massive advantage.
What next for Galatasaray?
Galatasaray will now face Konyaspor in the Turkish league on Saturday, hoping for a win to keep their advantage at the top of the standings.
The Lions will then face Juventus in their second leg clash next week, with the winner advancing to face either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the Round of 16.
