UCL: One goal away — Osimhen close to new record ahead of Man City clash

Galatasaray face Manchester City in a crucial UEFA Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening.

After City's shock defeat to Bodo/Glimt, Pep Guardiola's men sit precariously in 11th place, needing three points to claw back into the top eight and avoid the dreaded playoff round.

For the Turkish giants, anything less than a win here will see them finish in the 17th to 24th range and go unseeded in the playoffs.

For Gala to topple the Cityzens at the Etihad, their star forward Victor Osimhen must be at the top of his game. The Nigerian, fresh off a bronze-medal finish at AFCON 2025, is currently the club’s leading scorer this season and is closing in on a historic personal landmark.

One more European goal would move him clear of Shabani Nonda and Milan Baroš to become the highest-scoring foreign player in Galatasaray’s history in continental competition.

A goal tonight wouldn’t just be a record-breaker; it would also be his 50th goal in all competitions for the club.

It is a staggering milestone for a player who has made just 59 appearances since arriving in Istanbul.

While City will be favourites at home, their defensive issues suggest this could be a tough night for Guardiola's men, who will be without Josko Gvardiol, Ruben Dias, and new signing Marc Guehi.

Osimhen is a handful for even the world's best defenders, and City's decimated backline will surely be in for a long night at the Etihad.