22.10.2026 09:50
After Galatasaray’s 4-2 victory away to Lille, the French press criticized the host team in harsh terms. While Lille’s remaining without points after three matches was highlighted, it was also noted that Victor Osimhen, who scored against his former team, did not celebrate.
Galatasaray defeated Lille 4-2 away in the third week of the UEFA Champions League. The red-and-yellows, who managed to win despite falling behind in the match at the Pierre-Mauroy Stadium, secured their first victory in the competition. Lille, meanwhile, left their third match with a defeat as well.
HARSH CRITICISM FROM THE FRENCH PRESS
French outlets drew attention to Lille's defensive errors and failure to maintain their lead after the match. Eurosport described the defeat with the phrase 'Another slap' while highlighting the French team's failure to earn points in the Champions League. Le Parisien, meanwhile, wrote that despite Diaoune's two goals, Lille collapsed once again in the competition.
GALATASARAY COMPLETED THE COMEBACK
Galatasaray, who took the lead with Yunus Akgün's goal in the second minute, fell behind through Soriba Diaoune's goals in the 7th and 39th minutes. Batrakov equalized the score in the 44th minute and took his team into the dressing room at 2-2. The red-and-yellows, who regained the lead in the second half with Berke Özer's own goal, increased the difference to two with Osimhen's goal in the 61st minute.
OSIMHEN DID NOT CELEBRATE AGAINST HIS FORMER TEAM
Victor Osimhen, who scored Galatasaray's fourth goal, did not celebrate against his former team Lille. The Nigerian star's post-goal gesture also found coverage in the French press. Maxifoot relayed the player's statements under the headline 'Osimhen's emotional moments in Lille.' In his statement to Canal+, Osimhen said he was impressed by the atmosphere and the reception shown to him, that he was happy with his team's victory, and that he wished Lille success.
BERKE ÖZER AND DEFENSIVE ERRORS CRITICIZED
In assessments in the French press, Lille's individual errors also came to the fore. While the performances of Berke Özer and the defenders were criticized, it was emphasized that Diaoune's two goals were not enough to prevent the defeat. Lille completed its first three matches without points, suffering a significant loss on the road to qualification.