Victor Osimhen delivered two assists as Galatasaray produced a thorough 5-2 comeback victory over Juventus in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-off.
Galatasaray capitalised on home advantage to seize control of the tie ahead of next week’s return fixture in Turin.
The hosts opened the scoring when Gabriel Sara punished defensive lapses to put the Turkish champions ahead.
Juventus responded immediately through Teun Koopmeiners, who equalised within moments before adding a second in the 32nd minute to give the visitors a 2-1 lead at the break.
Despite falling behind, Galatasaray emerged stronger after halftime.
Second-half turnaround
Noa Lang levelled the match early in the second half, reacting quickest to a rebound. Shortly after, Davinson Sánchez headed home to restore Galatasaray’s advantage.
Juventus’ situation worsened when substitute Juan Cabal received a second yellow card, reducing the Italian side to ten men. Galatasaray took full control from that point.
In the 75th minute, Osimhen set up Lang for his second goal of the night, stretching the lead to 4-2. Eleven minutes later, the Nigerian forward provided another assist, this time for Sacha Boey, who completed the scoring.
The result marks the first time Juventus have conceded five goals in a Champions League match. Galatasaray now carry a three-goal cushion into the second leg.