Osimhen’s late goal seals Galatasaray’s spot in UCL last 16

Key Takeaways

• Galatasaray fended off a rousing fightback by 10-man Juventus as Victor Osimhen struck in extra time on Wednesday to secure a 7-5 aggregate victory and send the Turkish champions into the UEFA Champions League last 16.
• Galatasaray fended off a rousing fightback by 10-man Juventus as Victor Osimhen struck in extra time on Wednesday to secure a 7-5 aggregate victory and send the Turkish champions into the UEFA Champions League last 16.Holding a commanding 5-2 advantage from the first leg in Istanbul, Galatasaray arrived in Turin with one foot in the next round.
• But the hosts responded with urgency.Manuel Locatelli’s first-half penalty reignited belief inside the Allianz Stadium as Juventus sought to overturn the deficit.The momentum appeared to swing decisively in Galatasaray’s favour just three minutes into the second half when defender Lloyd Kelly was sent off, reducing Juventus to 10 men.Yet, in a remarkable twist, the Italian side refused to fade.