Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen delivered a standout performance for Galatasaray, scoring a crucial brace that propelled his team to a 3-1 victory over Bodo Glimt at Rams Park on Wednesday. This impressive display, which saw him become the only player in Galatasaray history to score in seven consecutive European games, firmly cemented his status as a key offensive force for the Cimbom.

Osimhen's exceptional contribution did not go unnoticed by his manager, Buruk, who lauded the striker's quality and suggested he should be considered among the most expensive strikers globally. His goals were instrumental in securing Galatasaray's handsome win, contributing significantly to their European campaign, which the provided text identifies as a UEFA Champions League league phase match on October 22, 2025.

Despite his heroic efforts and record-breaking achievement, Osimhen was conspicuously absent from the UEFA Champions League Team of the Week for Matchday 3, which was released on Thursday afternoon, October 23, 2025. This omission sparked debate, particularly given the striker's high-impact performance.

Instead of Osimhen, UEFA selected Atletico Bilbao's Gorka Guruzeta, who also scored a brace in his team's 3-1 win over Qarabag. The forward line of the Team of the Week was completed by Dennis Man from PSV and Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United. The midfield featured Fermin Lopez of Barcelona, Felix Nmecha from Borussia Dortmund, and Lennart Karl representing Bayern Munich. The defensive lineup included Nuno Mendes (PSG), Gabriel Meghalles (Arsenal), Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool), and Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan), with Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario named goalkeeper of the week for his eight saves against Monaco.

Many observers, and data analytics, suggested Osimhen was more deserving of a spot. According to Sofascore ratings, Osimhen earned an impressive 9.8 rating against Bodo Glimt, surpassing Gorka Guruzeta's 9.5 rating against Qarabag. Furthermore, it was argued that Osimhen faced a tougher opponent in Bodo Glimt compared to Guruzeta's match-up. Despite this disappointment, Osimhen is expected to maintain his prolific scoring form for Galatasaray in both domestic and continental competitions.