Galatasaray Beats Juventus to Reach UCL Last 16

Galatasaray advanced to the UEFA Champions League last 16 after a thrilling encounter against Juventus, winning 7-5 on aggregate. The Turkish champions held a 5-2 advantage from the first leg in Istanbul.

Juventus, playing at Allianz Stadium in Turin, sought to overturn the deficit and gained momentum when Manuel Locatelli scored a first-half penalty. The situation shifted further when Galatasaray's Lloyd Kelly was sent off, reducing his team to ten men.

Despite this, Juventus equalized through Federico Gatti's close-range finish, forcing the match into extra time. In a decisive moment, Victor Osimhen scored during extra time, calmly finishing to restore Galatasaray's aggregate lead.

Alper Yılmaz added a late strike, extinguishing Juventus' hopes and sealing Galatasaray's place in the knockout stage, marking a significant European milestone for the Istanbul club.