Like a giant, Victor Osimhen towers above Liverpool defenders to head a corner towards goal, with Mario Lemina applying a subtle touch to steer it into the net in the seventh minute to earn Galatasaray a precious 1-0 win in a UEFA champions league round of 16 game.
The assist sends Osimhen into a league of his own, recording eight goals contribution in the Champions League this season (7G 1A), the most ever by a Nigerian player in a single UCL campaign.
Most Goal Involvements (single season):
8 – Victor Osimhen (25/26)
6 – Ademola Lookman (24/25)
6 – Tijani Babangida (96/97)
6 – Yakubu (02/03)
6 – John Utaka (02/03)
Later on, Osimhen thought he had doubled Galatasaray’s lead after a defensive mistake by Konate, but the goal was ruled out due to an offside in the build-up, even though the player was not involved in the play.
The goal would have put him on top of the list of the most gaols scored in a single season by a Galatasaray player.
Burak Yilmaz currently holds the record for the most goals scored by a Galatasaray player in a single UEFA Champions League season, netting 8 goals in the 2012-2013 campaign.
As of March 2026, Victor Osimhen has scored 7 goals in the 2025-2026 season.
Almost every Champions League performance from Victor Osimhen this season reminds you why he should be playing for one of the best teams in the world.
Also, Osimhen’s movement, strength, and aerial presence continuously challenged the visiting defence.
The Man of The Match
When the final whistle blew, Osimhen emerged Man of the Match for his outstanding performance. His early contribution to the winning goal, relentless work rate, and physical dominance made him the most influential player on the pitch as Galatasaray claimed a crucial first-leg lead.
Meanwhile, the defeat leaves Liverpool with a challenging second leg at Anfield, needing to overturn the deficit to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
Failure to progress, as happened last season against Paris Saint-Germain, will increase pressure on manager Arne Slot.
