26.02.2026 17:50
Galatasaray's advancement against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League resonated widely in the Italian media. Following the match, the Italian press highlighted Juventus's ability to take the game into extra time and featured Victor Osimhen in their headlines.
In the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff stage, Galatasaray, who lost 3-2 to Juventus in extra time, advanced to the next round after winning the first match 5-2.
Here are the comments made in Italy:
"SO PAINFUL"
LA GAZZETTA DELLO SPORT: So painful! Juventus was hopeful but collapsed in extra time, Osimhen and Barış Alper silenced the stadium. Spalletti was eliminated from the Champions League.
"DASHED THEIR HOPES"
CORRIERE DELLA SERA: Juventus, reduced to ten men, took Galatasaray to extra time, but Osimhen dashed their hopes. The chance to advance to the Round of 16 and the money from UEFA was lost, but the team did not lose its honor.
"OSIMHEN PUT THE PERIOD"
TUTTOSPORT: The great match to eliminate Galatasaray was not enough. Spalletti's students put their hearts into it and delivered a quality performance. They were better than the referee, VAR, and Galatasaray for 90 minutes, but Osimhen put the period.
"GALATASARAY ADVANCED"
SKY SPORT: Juventus, reduced to ten men, was almost making a comeback. Spalletti's team displayed a determined game. Despite playing with one less player, they did their best and scored goals, but the Turkish team advanced in extra time.
"COLLAPSED IN EXTRA TIME"
CORRIERE DELLA SERA: Juventus was almost succeeding with ten men, but collapsed in extra time. The players who bid farewell to the Champions League after a sensational performance left the field to applause.
"NOTHING TO BE DONE"
TUTTOMERCATO: There is nothing to be done for Juventus. They had to leave the idea that they could perform a miracle and exit the Champions League. Even though they scored three goals for a magnificent comeback, the extra time had a cold shower effect.
"MISSED BY A NARROW MARGIN"
ANSA: Juventus has a very big heart, but they missed by a narrow margin. They were almost advancing with ten men. Osimhen broke Juve's hopes and scored the goal that sent Galatasaray to the Round of 16.
"THE GOAL THAT CHANGED FATE"
LA REPUBBLICA: Juventus experienced a great illusion; a victory against Galatasaray was not enough. The Torino team, reduced to ten men, managed to take the match to extra time. Then, Nigerian Osimhen scored the goal that changed the fate of the match.
"ELIMINATED WITH HEAD HELD HIGH"
TUTTO JUVE: An epic match full of drama and surprises took place at Allianz Stadium, going to extra time. Juventus came very close to a great success against Galatasaray after suffering a heavy defeat in the first match. In a poorly officiated match, Juve was eliminated with their heads held high.