Osimhen's Late Goal Sends Galatasaray to Champions League Round 16

On Wednesday, Galatasaray faced Juventus at Allianz Stadium, where they secured a place in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 for the first time in 12 years, despite a 3-2 defeat in extra time. The match ended with a 7-5 aggregate score in favor of Galatasaray.

Victor Osimhen scored the crucial goal in the 105th minute, which silenced the home crowd and restored Galatasaray's aggregate lead. The match saw Juventus initially take the lead through Manuel Locatelli's penalty after a foul by Luca Torreira.

Despite being reduced to ten men with Lloyd Kelly's dismissal, Juventus managed to level the tie with a late header from Weston McKennie, forcing extra time. However, Osimhen's calm finish ultimately secured Galatasaray's advancement.

They will face either Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur in the last 16, with the draw set for Friday at 12:00 Nigeria time.