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Osimhen Excels as Galatasaray Defeat PAOK 3-1 in Europa League Opener

Galatasaray began their 2024/25 UEFA Europa League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Greek side PAOK at RAMS Park.

The Turkish club controlled the game from the outset, with Victor Osimhen almost opening the scoring early.

Despite a few opportunities for PAOK, Galatasaray took the lead after an own goal by Baba Rahman, a former Chelsea player.

Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen. [Photo Credit: Peoples Gazette]

PAOK levelled the score through Giannis Konstantelias, but Galatasaray responded quickly with goals from Yunus Akgün and Mauro Icardi to secure the win.

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The result gives Galatasaray a strong start in their quest to qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.

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