Key Takeaways:
- Galatasaray triumphed 3-0 away at Ajax in the fourth round of the Champions League
- Victor Osimhen scored all three goals, including a penalty in the 65th minute
- Mauro Icardi struck the post in stoppage time as Galatasaray missed the chance to add a fourth goal
Match Overview
Galatasaray delivered a commanding performance on their visit to the Johan Cruyff Arena, claiming an emphatic 3-0 victory over Ajax in the fourth round of the Champions League. The Turkish side asserted themselves as worthy winners, showing greater purpose and composure, particularly after the interval.
First Half: Evenly Matched but Goalless
The visitors immediately imposed themselves, with Victor Osimhen testing Remko Pasveer with a fierce shot from the edge of the penalty area as early as the 14th minute. The Ajax goalkeeper responded with an excellent save, but the home team struggled to establish momentum. Despite some spirited play, neither side could break the deadlock, and the first half concluded 0-0.
Amsterdam deplasmanında 3 puanı 3 golle alıyoruz! 🌟
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— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) November 5, 2025
Second Half Dominance and Osimhen’s Treble
After the break, Galatasaray exhibited total control. The breakthrough arrived swiftly in the 48th minute, when Victor Osimhen timed his run perfectly to head in a cross and put the visitors 1-0 up.
The pressure continued, and in the 65th minute, the VAR system was called into action after referee Benoît Bastien reviewed a handball incident by Jurriën Baas. The decision resulted in a penalty for Galatasaray, which Osimhen calmly slotted past Pasveer to double the advantage.
Osimhen completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, making the most of a scramble inside the penalty area before guiding the ball into Pasveer’s right corner to seal a 3-0 lead for the Turkish champions.
Closing Stages and Missed Opportunities
Ajax were unable to mount a response as the visitors maintained their superiority. Galatasaray could have extended their lead further in stoppage time, when Mauro Icardi’s effort rattled the post, narrowly missing out on a fourth goal.
