Osimhen Targets Galatasaray Record Ahead of Juventus Clash

Victor Osimhen is closing in on a major European milestone with Galatasaray after an outstanding start to his Champions League campaign.

The Super Eagles striker has found the net six times in six matches this season, playing a key role in guiding the Turkish champions into a playoff tie against Juventus.

Only Burak Yılmaz has scored more goals for Galatasaray in a single Champions League season, with the former striker netting eight goals in the 2012/13 campaign. Osimhen is now just two goals away from equalling that mark and three from setting a new club record.

The first leg will take place in Istanbul, with the return fixture scheduled for Turin next week. Galatasaray supporters are confident their star forward can continue his scoring run on the big European stage.

Osimhen has also delivered in the Turkish league, scoring nine goals in 16 matches to keep Galatasaray at the top of the standings, narrowly ahead of Fenerbahçe. His growing understanding with Mauro Icardi has added more threat to the team’s attack.

Coach Okan Buruk has described Juventus as a dangerous opponent but believes his squad is better prepared than in previous European campaigns. Galatasaray have not reached the last 16 of the Champions League in over a decade, but Osimhen’s form has raised belief within the club.

If the Nigerian forward maintains his current rhythm, he could enter Galatasaray folklore in Europe.