Galatasaray Osimhen Hat-Trick seals historic Champions League win
Galatasaray Osimhen Hat-Trick became the headline of the night as the Turkish champions dismantled Ajax 3-0 in Amsterdam. With three clinical strikes from Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray not only silenced Johan Cruyff Arena but also reignited their European campaign in style. For fans looking to back up their instincts with numbers, our expert Football Predictions can help break down the trends shaping Europe’s biggest matches this week.
- Galatasaray crush Ajax 3-0 away in the Champions League group stage
- Victor Osimhen scores a hat-trick, silencing Johan Cruyff Arena
- Okan Buruk’s halftime changes spark a dominant second-half display
- European media hails Galatasaray’s historic win in Amsterdam
From the first whistle, Galatasaray looked sharper, hungrier, and more composed. The opening half ended goalless, but Okan Buruk’s decision to introduce Barış Alper at the break changed everything. Just before the hour mark, Leroy Sané whipped in a perfect cross that Osimhen buried with a trademark header. Seven minutes later, VAR confirmed a handball inside the box, and the Nigerian forward made it 2-0 from the spot. By the 78th minute, Ajax were broken, another penalty, another ice-cold finish from Osimhen. The hat-trick was complete, and Amsterdam was stunned.
It wasn’t just about the goals, though. Galatasaray showed tactical maturity rarely seen from Turkish clubs on this stage. Torreira and Lemina closed down spaces, Sané and Barış Alper stretched Ajax’s fragile defense, and every player looked dialed in. “We knew we had to stay calm and play our game,” Okan Buruk said post-match. “The team did exactly that.” Even the Dutch press admitted Ajax were “outclassed and overwhelmed.”
European headlines echoed the same sentiment. L’Équipe called it “a historic night,” while Germany’s BILD dubbed the side “a galaxy of stars.” In Turkey, fans rejoiced at finally breaking their Holland curse winning for the first time on Dutch soil in a major European competition. Osimhen, meanwhile, now sits atop the Champions League scoring chart, proving once again why Galatasaray splashed €75 million on him last summer. Can anyone stop him now? Hard to say.
With nine points from four matches, Galatasaray sit just behind PSG and Real Madrid in the standings. If they keep this momentum, a direct ticket to the Last 16 is within reach. And for those watching closely, tracking their journey through our in-depth Football Predictions might be the smartest way to anticipate what’s coming next. Because if one thing’s certain after this night in Amsterdam, it’s that the Lions are back—and they’re roaring louder than ever.
Galatasaray continued their impressive Champions League campaign with a 3–1 away victory over Ajax, powered by Victor Osimhen’s goals. After four matches, the Turkish champions now have nine points, level with PSG, Newcastle United, Real Madrid, and Liverpool. Their remaining fixtures include US Gilloise in Istanbul, Monaco away, Atletico Madrid at home, and a final clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Source: Fanatik.
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