Victor Osimhen has the opportunity to claim a landmark individual achievement as Galatasaray prepare for their UEFA Champions League playoff tie against Juventus. The Nigerian striker needs just two goals to surpass Burak Yılmaz’s club record for most goals in a single European Cup/Champions League campaign.
Osimhen has been prolific in Europe this season, scoring in all six of Galatasaray’s group stage matches, tallying six goals under coach Okan Buruk. His pursuit of the record places him just behind Yılmaz, who scored eight goals in nine games during the 2012/13 season. Domestically, Osimhen has also maintained strong form, contributing nine goals in 16 Süper Lig appearances this term.
The first leg of the two-legged playoff is scheduled for Tuesday at Rams Park in Istanbul, with the return fixture set for the following Wednesday in Turin. The outcome of this tie will determine which club advances to the Champions League round of 16.
For Galatasaray, progression represents a significant objective in their European campaign. Success would also cement Osimhen’s legacy within the club’s modern history, adding a personal milestone to the team’s continental ambitions. His potential to break a decade-old record adds a compelling narrative to a high-stakes matchup against the Italian champions. All eyes will be on the striker’s performance as the Turkish champions host Juventus in the crucial first encounter.
