Champions League: Victor Osimhen faces possible suspension

The Nigerian striker for Galatasaray must avoid a booking to play against Liverpool in the return leg.

Europe 10 March 2026 at 07:26

Victor Osimhen is among eight Galatasaray players who are just one booking away from a Champions League suspension. If he picks up another card in the home clash with Liverpool, he'll automatically miss the return leg.

Victor Osimhen was shown a yellow card in the playoff second leg against Juventus. The Nigerian remains a key figure for Galatasaray, having scored seven goals this season and carrying his team's attacking hopes into this Round of 16 showdown.

🚨🚨Victor Osimhen is one yellow card away from suspension ahead of Galatasaray’s upcoming match.

If booked, the Nigerian striker will miss the return leg, but he is still expected to start and lead the attack despite the risk. #UCL #Championsleague pic.twitter.com/D5sqmu7WFQ
— justraw opinion subsidiary (@j_justrawsub) March 10, 2026

The two teams face off this Tuesday for the second time this season. In their previous group stage encounter, Osimhen clinched a 1-0 victory for his side with a penalty converted in the 16th minute.

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