21.01.2026 09:11
Galatasaray's star player Victor Osimhen will return to the field after 39 days to play against Atletico Madrid. Osimhen, who drew attention by scoring 6 goals against Liverpool, Bodo/Glimt, and Ajax in the UEFA Champions League, has reached a total of 12 goals. If he scores against Atletico Madrid, he will become the highest-scoring foreign player in Galatasaray's history in European competitions.
Victor Osimhen, who returned to the field after 39 days at Galatasaray, will wear the jersey for a record that will go down in club history against Atletico Madrid.
OSIMHEN RETURNS TO THE FIELD AFTER 39 DAYS
Galatasaray, not wanting to leave their chance for the next round in the UEFA Champions League to the last week, welcomed Victor Osimhen back to the team. The yellow-red team will face a critical match against Atletico Madrid, with Osimhen on the field aiming for a record.
ON THE THRESHOLD OF A HISTORIC RECORD IN EUROPE
Victor Osimhen drew attention with his 6 goals against Liverpool, Bodo/Glimt, and Ajax in the UEFA Champions League. The Nigerian star has reached a total of 12 goals in European competitions while wearing the Galatasaray jersey. With this performance, Osimhen has matched Nonda and Mario Baros. If he scores against Atletico Madrid, he will become the highest-scoring foreign player in Galatasaray's history in European competitions.
RETURNED AFTER THE AFRICAN CUP OF NATIONS
Osimhen last played in the league match against Antalyaspor on December 13, 2025. After that, the 27-year-old striker competed with the Nigerian National Team in the African Cup of Nations and could not participate in 6 official matches for Galatasaray. After Nigeria finished the tournament in third place, Osimhen joined the team after 39 days.
ICARDI WILL WAIT ON THE BENCH
With Osimhen's return, Mauro Icardi has been moved to the bench. Icardi, aiming for the title of the highest-scoring foreign player in Galatasaray's history, is only 1 goal behind Gheorghe Hagi with 71 goals. The Argentine star will be waiting for his chance with the goal of scoring 1 goal to equal the record and 2 goals to break it.