Overview
- Osimhen converted a first-half penalty in Istanbul to give Okan Buruk’s team their first home Champions League victory in seven years.
- The striker started after a month out injured and had been considered a doubt before kickoff.
- The goal continued his streak to six in six against English sides in European competition.
- Galatasaray made his switch from Napoli permanent this summer in a reported €75 million deal.
- Several Premier League clubs explored signing him but chose other targets, with Manchester United opting for Benjamin Sesko and reports citing fee, wages, image-rights costs, Africa Cup of Nations scheduling and injury history.