Osimhen Sets Nigerian UCL Record as Galatasaray Stun Liverpool
Victor Osimhen recorded his eighth goal involvement of the Champions League season as Galatasaray defeated Liverpool 1-0, while Atletico Madrid thrashed Tottenham 5-2 and Barcelona salvaged a 1-1 draw at Newcastle.
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Victor Osimhen set a new record for most goal involvements by a Nigerian player in a single UEFA Champions League season as Galatasaray secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in their Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday.
The Super Eagles striker provided an assist to help Galatasaray claim the win at RAMS Park, taking his season tally to eight goal contributions—seven goals and one assist. Mario Lemina scored the only goal in the seventh minute, according to Daily Trust. The record surpasses previous marks held by Ademola Lookman and Tijani Babangida, Soccernet Nigeria reported.
Liverpool created 14 chances but failed to convert any, leaving manager Arne Slot to call for improvement from both his players and match officials ahead of the second leg. "Things will be more normal in the Champions League home game," Slot told BBC Sport.
Atletico Capitalize on Tottenham Errors
Atletico Madrid demolished Tottenham 5-2 at the Metropolitano Stadium, racing to a 4-0 lead within 22 minutes. Julian Alvarez scored twice as Tottenham committed three glaring mistakes, including two by goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, according to Vanguard News.
Tottenham manager Igor Tudor substituted Kinsky after just 17 minutes with his team already 3-0 down. "It was an incredible situation," Tudor told BBC Sport, defending his decision as necessary to "protect" the team. Lookman, who joined Atletico from Atalanta last month, made his third appearance for the Spanish side in the competition, Complete Sports reported.
Late Drama at St James' Park
Lamine Yamal converted a penalty with the last kick of the game to rescue Barcelona from defeat at Newcastle, securing a 1-1 draw. Harvey Barnes had given Newcastle the lead before Yamal's late intervention, according to Vanguard News.
Bayern Munich completed the night's results with a dominant 6-1 victory over Atalanta, putting Vincent Kompany's side on the brink of the quarter-finals. The winners will face either Real Madrid or Manchester City, Channels Television reported.