Galatasaray arrives at the Etihad Stadium for Wednesday's UEFA Champions League clash against Manchester City with history in their sights. The Turkish giants are just two goals away from becoming the first club from Turkey to score 250 goals in the combined history of the European Cup and Champions League.
Spearheading this historic push is Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen. The 27-year-old has been in sensational form, netting six goals in five Champions League matches this season. One more European goal would see him become Galatasaray's most prolific foreign scorer in continental competition, surpassing the likes of Shabani Nonda and Milan Baroš.
Osimhen, fresh from helping Nigeria to a third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, will be the focal point of an attack that also features former City stars İlkay Gündoğan and Leroy Sané. The match carries immense stakes for both sides in the revamped league phase.
Manchester City, currently sitting 11th, need a win to secure a top-eight finish and avoid the play-off round. Pep Guardiola's side will be without the suspended Rodri but welcome back Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. Galatasaray, in 17th, are fighting for automatic qualification but must secure a positive result.
Despite being underdogs, Galatasaray have proven their pedigree this season with wins over Liverpool and Bodø/Glimt. With Osimhen in form and a historic milestone within reach, the Turkish side travels to Manchester with belief and ambition.
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