Galatasaray Fight Back to Beat Lille 4-2

Galatasaray claimed their first victory in the 2026/27 Champions League league phase with a 4-2 win away to Lille in the third round. The Turkish champions made a fast start through Yunus Akgün in the second minute, but Soriba Diaoune quickly brought the hosts level before scoring again in the 39th minute.

Lille’s advantage did not last until half-time, as Alexey Batrazkov equalised in the 44th minute following a pass from Roland Sallai. The match remained open after the break, with Galatasaray taking control in the 52nd minute when Lille goalkeeper Berke Özer turned the ball into his own net.

Victor Osimhen extended the visitors’ lead nine minutes later, finishing a move created by Barış Alper Yılmaz. Lille introduced Olivier Giroud in an attempt to change the course of the game, but the French side could not find a way back.

Although Lille enjoyed slightly more possession and registered more shots, Galatasaray proved more clinical in front of goal. The result gave the Turkish side its first three points after defeats to Sporting CP and Barcelona, while Lille suffered a third consecutive loss. Galatasaray will host Stuttgart in the next round, while Lille travel to Bodø/Glimt.