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Champions League: Lille Bows Against Galatasaray, Manchester United Dark at Como
Victor Osimhen scored and did not celebrate against his former club as Galatasaray ended a five-game away losing run in the competition.
- On Wednesday, Galatasaray defeated Lille 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League, with Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen scoring his first goal of the season. The victory ended the Turkish club's five-game away losing streak in the competition.
- Lille head coach Davide Ancelotti emphasized a collective defensive strategy ahead of the match, stating, "We stop him with a collective effort. It doesn't depend on one player; it always depends on the collective."
- Galatasaray overcame a deficit after Soriba Diaoune scored twice for Lille; Lucas Torreira reclaimed the lead before Osimhen fired past goalkeeper Berke to seal the 4-2 win. The striker declined to celebrate against his former club.
- The result secured Galatasaray's first victory of the campaign, significantly boosting their hopes of reaching the knockout stages. Conversely, Lille remains without a point after three matches, complicating their European path.
- Nigerian football fans celebrated the performance, noting that seeing Osimhen back on the Champions League scoresheet alongside Ademola Lookman's recent assist was heartwarming. The 27-year-old previously played for Lille during the 2019/2020 season.
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Turkish champions claim first victory of league phase in 6-goal thriller in France, while Nico Paz scores twice and provides assist in Como's 4-1 win
·Ankara, Türkiye
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The full results of the Champions League matchday three presented a surprise after Como thrashed Manchester United 4-1 and Calvin Verdonk made his starting debut for Lille.
Lille didn't win on Wednesday 21 October against the Turks of Galatasaray, 4-2 winners at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium, and remains at the bottom of the table with three defeats in three matches. Manchester United had a nightmare night in Como, which outclassed English club 4 to 1.
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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