Osimhen Hails Barcelona as Best, Warns Galatasaray UCL Tie Will Be Tough
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen said after his team’s 3-1 Turkish Super Lig win over Kasımpaşa on Friday that the upcoming UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona will be a tough game, but he is excited because he regards Barcelona as currently the best team in the world.
His comments come ahead of Galatasaray’s first UCL meeting with Barcelona since their 2022 Europa League Round of 16 encounter, when the Turks lost 2-1 at home after a goalless draw at Camp Nou. Osimhen, who has never faced Barcelona while playing for Galatasaray, described playing at Rams Park as magnificent. He made the remarks in a post-match interview quoted by HT Spor.
Knowing Osimhen’s view, fans should consider whether Galatasaray’s recent form can translate into an upset or if they will need to rely on defensive resilience and counter-attacks. Will his excitement translate into goals on the night, or will Barcelona’s status as the world’s best prove too much to overcome?