Osimhen scores as Galatasaray thrash Lille 4-2 in Champions League clash

By Tosin Omojola

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen was among the goalscorers as Galatasaray secured a 4-2 away victory over French side Lille in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League encounter.

The Nigerian international scored in the 61st minute to help seal an emphatic victory for the Turkish giants.

At the Allianz Arena in Germany, Declan Rice scored with eight minutes remaining to earn English Premier League champions Arsenal a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich.

Spanish giants Real Madrid also recorded an emphatic victory, thrashing German side RB Leipzig 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Aston Villa also enjoyed a successful outing, defeating Viking 3-1.

Meanwhile, pressure continued to mount on Manchester United manager Michael Carrick after his side suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como 1907. On the same night, AS Roma thrashed Slovan Bratislava 4-0.

In other matches, Club Brugge defeated Lens 3-0, while Inter Milan edged Shakhtar Donetsk 1-0. Real Betis also secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Feyenoord, while Sporting CP suffered a 3-2 home defeat to LASK.