Heart, chaos, and ultimately elimination for Juventus FC, who defeated Galatasaray SK 3-2 after extra time but bowed out of the Champions League due to the 5-2 first-leg deficit.
Reduced to ten men early in the second half, Juventus pushed the tie to extra time in heroic fashion—only for Victor Osimhen to deliver the decisive blow.
First Half: Locatelli from the Spot
Juventus began with urgency, though Perin was forced into early saves. The breakthrough arrived after 37 minutes when Thuram earned a penalty, calmly converted by Locatelli.
The Bianconeri controlled possession but struggled to create clear chances, while Galatasaray focused on slowing the tempo and protecting their aggregate advantage.
Red Card and Juventus Reaction
Disaster struck at the start of the second half as Kelly was sent off, leaving Juventus down to ten men.
Instead of collapsing, they surged.
- 70’ – Federico Gatti made it 2-0.
- 82’ – Weston McKennie headed home to force extra time.
Juventus nearly completed the comeback in normal time, but Yildiz hit the post and Thuram squandered a chance.
Extra Time: Osimhen the Executioner
Early in extra time, Zhegrova missed a golden opportunity with the goal at his mercy.
Moments later, Osimhen punished Juventus. Clinical and ruthless, he struck in the 105th minute to silence the Allianz Stadium.
Yilmaz added another late goal, confirming Galatasaray’s progression despite the 3-2 defeat on the night.
Match Report
JUVENTUS 3-2 GALATASARAY (AET)
(Aggregate: 3-7)
Scorers:
37’ (pen) Locatelli
70’ Gatti
82’ McKennie
105’ Osimhen
119’ Yilmaz
JUVENTUS (4-3-3)
Perin 6; Kalulu 7 (Openda 109’ s.v.), Gatti 7, Kelly 5, McKennie 7; Thuram 6.5 (Adzic 78’ 5), Locatelli 6.5 (Kostic 109’ s.v.), Koopmeiners 6.5; Conceição 5.5 (Zhegrova 67’ 4.5), David 5.5 (Boga 67’ 6), Yildiz 6 (Miretti 102’).
Coach: Spalletti
GALATASARAY (4-2-3-1)
Cakir 6.5; Sallai 5.5 (Boey 59’ 5.5), Sanchez 5.5, Bardakci 5.5, Jakobs 6 (Icardi 87’ 6); Lemina 5.5 (Elmali 87’ 6), Torreira 5.5 (Singo 102’ 6); Yilmaz 6.5, Sara 6 (Gundogan 71’ 6), Lang 5.5 (Sané 59’ 5.5); Osimhen 6.5.
Coach: Okan Buruk
Referee: Pinheiro (POR)
Bookings: Osimhen, Kelly, Yildiz, Sallai, Sara, Cakir
Red card: Kelly (48’)
