Istanbul:Galatasaray recorded their first points in this season’s Champions League league phase with a 4-2 win over Lille. The match started with a flurry of goals, ending the first half at 2-2, before Galatasaray took control after the break.
According to Azeri-Press news agency, Victor Osimhen scored in the 61st minute, helping Galatasaray pull ahead. The victory was crucial as Galatasaray had lost their first two matches. Lille remains without a point after three games in the league phase.
The game began with Galatasaray leading after just 65 seconds, thanks to Baris Alper Yilmaz’s assist to Yunus Akgun. Lille quickly responded with a goal from Soriba Diaoune in the seventh minute. The lead changed hands again when Lille’s Diaoune scored a second goal, only for Galatasaray’s Alexey Batrakov to equalize before halftime.
In the second half, Galatasaray regained the lead with a goal initially credited to Lucas Torreira but later recorded as an own goal by Lille’s Berke Ozer. Osimhen sealed the result in the 61st minute, opting not to celebrate against his former club. Lille supporters acknowledged his contribution with a warm ovation upon his substitution in the 84th minute.
The match concluded with few chances for Lille in the second half, highlighting Galatasaray’s dominance in securing their first points of the campaign.