Burak Yılmaz’s Record Poised to Be Broken Tonight
Galatasaray travels to England tonight for the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie at Liverpool. The Turkish club needs a strong performance to advance in the competition.
Osimhen chasing a historic mark
Victor Osimhen leads Galatasaray’s attack this season. He has scored seven goals in this Champions League campaign.
Osimhen is now in contention to match a long-standing Turkish club record. He can equal the mark set by Burak Yılmaz if he scores against Liverpool tonight.
Burak Yılmaz’s benchmark
Burak Yılmaz set the record during the 2012–13 Champions League season. He netted eight goals while representing Galatasaray that year.
Yılmaz reached his total across nine matches in that campaign. His tally remains the highest for any player representing a Turkish club in a single Champions League season.
Key match facts
- Competition: UEFA Champions League, round of 16 second leg.
- Fixture: Liverpool vs Galatasaray, played at Liverpool’s home ground.
- Galatasaray striker: Victor Osimhen, seven goals this season.
- Record to equal: Burak Yılmaz, eight goals in 2012–13, across nine matches.
Stat comparison
| Player | Club | Season | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Osimhen | Galatasaray | Current season | 7 | — |
| Burak Yılmaz | Galatasaray | 2012–13 | 8 | 9 |
Osimhen’s form has drawn attention across Europe. Many observers say he is poised to challenge the club’s Champions League scoring record tonight.
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