UCL: Sara Hails Osimhen After Galatasaray’s 5-2 Defeat of Juventus

Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara praised Victor Osimhen after the club’s emphatic 5-2 victory over Juventus in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs.

The Turkish champions made a statement at RAMS Park on Tuesday night, outpacing the Serie A giants with speed and precision. Sara opened the scoring and later assisted, laying the groundwork for a ruthless attacking performance that had the visitors chasing shadows for long stretches.

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However, Osimhen was once again at the center of the storm. The Nigerian striker contributed two assists, setting up Noah Lang and Sacha Boey for Galatasaray’s fourth and fifth goals, respectively. Beyond the numbers, his movement, pressing, and physical presence unsettled Juventus’ defence throughout the game.

The former Napoli forward now has six goals and two assists in seven Champions League appearances this season, demonstrating his growing influence since arriving in Istanbul. On a night with high stakes, he rose to the challenge.

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After the game, Sara expressed his admiration for his teammate’s contribution. “Osimhen is an extremely valuable player for us. We knew it would be extremely difficult. Football can be extremely harsh,” the Brazilian told the club’s official website.

Galatasaray has one foot in the next round after a three-goal lead entering the return leg. However, if they are to complete the job against a weakened Juventus, much will depend on Osimhen’s sharpness and the cohesion that propelled this unforgettable European night.