Victor Osimhen scored the decisive goal as Galatasaray secured a hard fought 1–0 victory over city rivals Beşiktaş J.K. in a tense derby clash.
The Striker headed home in the 39th minute, and his effort proved to be the match’s only goal, sealing all three points for Galatasaray.
After the match, Osimhen praised his teammates for their resilience and determination.
“I congratulate my teammates for their endurance and strength. We fought until the last moment. I’m very happy.”
The forward also expressed his deep affection for the club and pride in the team’s effort.
“I love this club so much. We’re fighting for our dreams to come true. I’m proud of my team.”
Galatasaray were forced to play the final stages of the match with 10 men after Leroy Sané was sent off in the 62nd minute.
Despite the setback, the home crowd continued to rally behind the team something Osimhen highlighted after the final whistle.
“Our fans were very loud, I want to thank them. We could hear them very clearly. Even when we were down to 10 men, they kept supporting us non-stop. This is something very valuable for us to keep going in matches like this. I also want to congratulate my teammates for the unity, performance, and fighting spirit they showed.”
Looking ahead, Osimhen turned his attention to Galatasaray’s upcoming clash against Liverpool F.C. in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
“We will be facing Liverpool, one of the world’s best teams, and we are also one of the world’s best teams at the same time.”
He added that the derby victory could provide a confidence boost heading into the crucial European fixture.
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“This victory will of course provide support, but we need to keep our feet on the ground.
“Liverpool is a strong and ambitious team. We’ll be playing at home, which is an advantage for us.
“If we’re careful, along with the lessons from playing together in this match, I’m confident we’ll do well there too, even if it won’t be very easy. We’ll fight for it.”
So far this season, Osimhen has recorded 18 goals and four assists in all competitions for Galatasaray, continuing his impressive impact for the Turkish giants.
