Galatasaray has expressed admiration for Victor Osimhen’s breathtaking bicycle kick goal during their impressive 3-0 victory over Antalyaspor this past Saturday. The Turkish champions referred to the remarkable effort as a “work of art” in an official statement released on their social media channels.
This spectacular goal, scored by the Nigerian striker in the final moments of the match, will be remembered as a historic moment in football. The goal capped off the scoring for Galatasaray just two minutes into stoppage time in the Süper Lig, marking a significant win in their Game Week 9 matchup at Corendon Airlines Park, Antalya.
Osimhen’s bicycle kick was his third goal in the league this season. He had previously scored in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa before missing some games due to a hamstring injury.
His return to form has been a boost for the back-to-back defending champions, especially as title contenders Besiktas faced setbacks over the weekend, allowing Galatasaray to consolidate their position at the top of the league.
Following a momentous victory against Fenerbahce in the Intercontinental Derby just two weeks prior, head coach Okan Buruk found relief from the mounting pressure. However, recent back-to-back draws had cast doubt on his tactics, highlighting the unpredictable nature of football.
In Osimhen’s absence, Galatasaray had surrendered a 2-0 lead in their Europa League match against Riga, resulting in a 2-2 draw, although they managed to secure a narrow 1-0 win against Alanyaspor last Sunday, positioning them well as they enter the international break.
The former Lille striker joined Galatasaray on loan from Napoli in September, and the Turkish club is actively seeking to make the transfer permanent, although competition from clubs like Chelsea poses a significant challenge.
