'Mr. Champions League': Europeans comment on Galatasaray-Bodo/Glimt match: Invested in Osimhen, reaping rewards

Our representative Galatasaray's 3-1 victory over Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League also generated widespread attention in the European press. Here's what the foreign press reported:

SPORTSCHAU (GERMANY): GALATASARAY'S LIFE INSURANCE

"Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray's "life insurance," single-handedly secured the 3-1 Champions League victory over Bodo/Glimt with two goals (in the 3rd and 33rd minutes) and an assist for Yunus Akgün (in the 60th minute). Leroy Sané, on the other hand, put in an impressive performance despite not contributing a goal."

KICKER (GERMANY): THERE WAS ONE FACT ON THE FIELD: OSIMHEN

"Galatasaray went into the match as favorites against Bodö/Glimt and lived up to the role with a superb performance from their star striker, Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian striker scored twice and set up the third. The score was 3-0, and Galatasaray took the game. Bodö/Glimt couldn't make an impact in the remaining minutes; on the field, there was only one fact: the Osimhen difference."

FOOT MERCATO (FRANCE): OSIMHEN COULD HAVE SCORED 5 GOALS

"Galatasaray, having suffered a crushing 5-1 defeat against Frankfurt in the first week of the Champions League, reacted by defeating Liverpool 1-0 in the second leg. This time, they clearly demonstrated their dominance on the pitch against Bodø/Glimt, winning 3-1. As always, Victor Osimhen was the driving force behind his team. The Nigerian striker scored twice, leading the way in the victory; he could even have turned his performance into four or five goals."

L'EQUIPE (FRANCE): OSIMHEN'S WIND IN ISTANBUL

"Galatasaray had a quiet evening against Bodo/Glimt. Victor Osimhen, who delivered a superb performance, was the architect of the 3-1 victory. The Nigerian star, who also scored the winner against Liverpool at the end of September, this time scored twice in the first half (3rd and 33rd minutes). His first goal came after a successful tackle from Mario Lemina, and his second after capitalizing on a misplaced pass from the opposing defense. Osimhen wasn't satisfied with that; in the second half, he intercepted the ball in front of the penalty area and passed it to Yunus Akgün. Although Akgün's first shot was caught by the goalkeeper, he slotted the ball into the net with his second attempt, extending the lead to three."

AS (SPAIN): BENEFITTED FROM MISTAKES

"Turkish team Galatasaray secured their second Champions League win of the season by capitalizing on major errors made by Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt. The Yellow-Reds put in a dominant performance at home, defeating their opponent 3-1."

MUNDO DEPORTIVO (SPAIN): OSIMHEN IN BEAST MODE

"Galatasaray managed to win both of their home matches. Having defeated Liverpool in Week 2, the Yellow-Reds this time defeated the modest Norwegian team Bodø/Glimt by a hair. And yes, Victor Osimhen was in the lead once again: he scored twice and set up the third. Galatasaray secured their second consecutive Champions League victory with another impressive home victory. Osimhen's form is rewriting the definition of an "elite striker" every day."

GOAL (ITALY): NOW CALL OSIMHEN A CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MR.

"Galatasaray secured its second consecutive Champions League victory, and Victor Osimhen was once again at the center of this success. The Nigerian striker put in a devastating performance against Bodo/Glimt, leading his team to a 3-1 victory. Now everyone understands why Galatasaray invested so heavily in him during the summer transfer window. Galatasaray has long dominated the Turkish league, but the Osimhen transfer was made for European reasons rather than domestic success. The Nigerian star is both a top name in the Süper Lig and a player who can make a difference on the European stage. In short: Galatasaray invested, and Osimhen is paying off."