Victor Osimhen Scores as Galatasaray Battle Rennes to Entertaining 3-3 Pre-Season Draw
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive form by getting on the scoresheet as Galatasaray played out a thrilling 3-3 draw against French Ligue 1 side Rennes in a pre-season friendly on Sunday.
The Nigerian striker opened the scoring in the 18th minute, giving the Turkish champions an early advantage. Osimhen rose highest to meet a well-delivered corner from Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Sara, powering a header into the net for Galatasaray’s first goal of the night.
The goal marked Osimhen’s first of the club’s pre-season preparations, providing another positive sign ahead of the new campaign.
Beyond finding the back of the net, the Super Eagles forward also made another key contribution by winning a penalty after causing problems for the Rennes defence. Barış Yılmaz calmly converted the spot-kick to add Galatasaray’s second goal of the match.
Osimhen remained on the pitch for the entire 90 minutes, delivering another energetic performance that showcased his sharpness, movement, and attacking threat as Galatasaray continued their preparations for the upcoming season.
Despite surrendering their lead on multiple occasions, the Turkish Super Lig champions battled throughout the contest to secure an entertaining 3-3 draw against their French opponents.
The striker heads into the new season full of confidence after enjoying an outstanding 2025/26 campaign. Osimhen finished last season with 22 goals and eight assists in 33 appearances across all competitions, playing a crucial role in Galatasaray’s successful campaign.
With pre-season now gathering momentum, Galatasaray supporters will be encouraged by their star forward’s early form as the club looks to defend its domestic crown and compete strongly in European competitions.
