Osimhen brace rescues Galatasaray in 2-2 draw with promoted Corum
Breaking: Victor Osimhen scored twice for Galatasaray in their 2026-27 Turkish Super Lig season opener against newly-promoted Corum, but the match ended 2-2. Osimhen opened the scoring in the 53rd minute with a tight-angle finish before Alexandros Kyziridis equalised for Corum. Jesus Ramirez then gave Corum a shock lead, but Kyziridis was later shown a red card, allowing Galatasaray to capitalize on the numerical advantage as Osimhen powered home a header for the equaliser.
The draw represents a dropped points total for the defending champions, raising early concerns about their ability to retain the title despite Osimhen’s continued goal-scoring form. Defensive lapses allowed a promoted side to take the lead and only a red card prevented a loss, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in Galatasaray’s back line.
Galatasaray now have one point from their first league fixture. Fans may question squad depth and whether the team can maintain a title challenge after such an early stumble. Their upcoming fixtures will be crucial in determining if they can bounce back and reassert dominance in the league.