Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen bagged an assist as Galatasaray sealed a 1-0 first-leg victory over Liverpool in their Champions League round of 16 clash on Tuesday night.
Osimhen assisted Mario Lemina’s header for a seventh-minute winner – the 10th goal Arne Slot’s side have conceded from corners this season.
The Nigerian striker thought he had made it 2-0 after a mistake by Ibrahima Konate, but the close-range effort was ruled out after Baris Alper Yilmaz was deemed to be offside in the build-up.
Liverpool thought they had equalised in the 70th minute after the ball was bundled over the line from Dominik Szoboszlai’s corner, but that was also ruled out following a lengthy check with the VAR.
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The Reds next host Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday, before the return leg with Galatasaray at Anfield on Wednesday.
In Italy, Michael Olise starred in the absence of Harry Kane as Bayern Munich thrashed Atalanta 5-2 in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
Victory extended their unbeaten run away from home to nine games and put them in a commanding position for the return at Allianz Arena next Wednesday.
Elsewhere, Newcastle United were held to a 1-1 draw by Barcelona. The English side had broken the deadlock in the 88th minute of the game through Harvey Barnes.
Lamine Yamal then scored a penalty to rescue a draw for Barcelona with the last kick of the game after Dani Olmo was fouled by Malick Thiaw.
In Spain, Atletico Madrid thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 5-2.
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