Galatasaray advance after extra time in Turin despite 3-2 loss
galatasaray progressed into the UEFA Champions League last 16 after a dramatic second-leg at Juventus ended 3-2 after extra time, leaving the tie level on aggregate but the Turkish side through thanks to their 5-2 first-leg victory.
Juventus 3-2, aggregate 5-5 — Galatasaray into last 16
Juventus won the return match at Allianz Stadium 3-2, with Manuel Locatelli opening the scoring from the penalty spot in the 37th minute, Federico Gatti adding a header in the 70th minute and Weston McKennie making it 3-0 in the 82nd minute. Galatasaray replied in extra time: Victor Osimhen scored in the extra-time period and Barış Alper Yılmaz finished at the 119th minute to make it 3-2 on the night and seal progression on aggregate after Galatasaray's 5-2 first-leg win.
Player of the night and a club record
Victor Osimhen was named player of the match and his goal in extra time moved him to 13 European goals for Galatasaray, making him the club's all-time foreign top scorer in European competitions.
Key incidents: penalty, red card and late heroics
The match featured a decisive penalty awarded in the 37th minute after a foul on Thuram, which Locatelli converted. Juventus were reduced to 10 men after Lloyd Kelly received a red card following a heavy challenge on Barış Alper Yılmaz; it is unclear in the provided context whether the dismissal came in the 48th or 49th minute, and one account notes the on-field decision was reviewed by VAR before the referee showed a direct red. Galatasaray made a late substitution in extra time when Torreira was replaced by Singo at the 103rd minute; Juventus later brought Miretti on for Kenan Yıldız (minute unclear in the provided context).
Moments that mattered during normal time
Several chances and interventions shaped the 90 minutes: at 2' Barış Alper Yılmaz delivered a corner that Sanchez headed on and Perin saved; at 3' Kenan Yıldız had an early header that went over; at 11' Abdülkerim Bardakcı set up Osimhen whose shot Perin pushed away; at 22' Locatelli threatened from distance and goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır kept Galatasaray in the game with a save; at 30' Kenan Yıldız's attempt deflected off Davinson Sanchez and Uğurcan again repelled the effort. In the second half, Kalulu's cross led to Gatti's goal in the 70th minute and McKennie's 82nd-minute header from a set piece made it 3-0. At the 96th minute Edon Zhegrova squandered a clear chance when McKennie's pass left him alone but the shot went wide.
What fans and the referee saw
The match was officiated by Joao Pinheiro from the Portuguese Football Federation at Allianz Stadium. The referee added five minutes of stoppage time to the second half before the match went into extra time. Fans witnessed Uğurcan Çakır make multiple saves across the game and saw Barış Alper Yılmaz convert in the 119th minute to complete the comeback on the night.
Next: the round of 16 draw in Nyon
The UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw is scheduled for 27 February 2026 at 14: 00 Turkey time (6: 00 a. m. ET) at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. Galatasaray will learn whether they face Tottenham or Liverpool in the next round when the draw takes place.
