Victor Osimhen’s Europa League ambitions with Galatasaray ended as AZ Alkmaar eliminated them with a 6-3 aggregate win. Despite Osimhen scoring in the second leg, Gala’s 2-2 draw wasn’t enough to advance. Now, they shift focus to the Turkish league and their upcoming clash against Fenerbahçe.
Victor Osimhen’s dream of lifting the UEFA Europa League with Galatasaray has come to an end after the Turkish side was eliminated by AZ Alkmaar. Despite a determined effort in the second leg, Gala's 2-2 draw in Istanbul wasn’t enough to overturn their 4-1 first-leg defeat, resulting in a 6-3 aggregate loss.
Osimhen, who missed the first leg due to suspension, had promised a comeback to secure qualification for the Round of 16. He delivered a strong performance, scoring his sixth goal of the tournament, but his efforts fell short as AZ proved too strong over the two legs.
With their European campaign now over, Galatasaray must shift focus to domestic challenges, particularly their highly anticipated clash against fierce rivals Fenerbahçe in ‘The Intercontinental Derby.’ They currently lead the Turkish league by six points after 23 matches and will look to extend their advantage in the title race.
Osimhen, who has been in fine form since joining the club, will now aim to play a pivotal role in ensuring Galatasaray’s dominance in the league and securing the championship.
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