Victor Osimhen scores but faces criticism after altercation in Galatasaray loss

Victor Osimhen scored for Galatasaray in their final pre-season friendly, but the Turkish club suffered a 2-1 defeat against Villarreal. Osimhen equalized shortly after Ayoze Perez opened the scoring for the Spanish side with a penalty, but Georges Mikautadze secured the win for Villarreal before halftime.

Beyond the scoreline, the match was marked by a heated altercation involving Osimhen. Following a physical challenge by Villarreal defender Santiago Mouriño, Osimhen confronted the player, forcefully shoving him to the ground. The incident required teammates and others to intervene to de-escalate the tension.

Villarreal head coach Iñigo Pérez criticized the Nigerian striker’s behavior after the match, stating that Osimhen deserved a red card for the confrontation. Despite the loss and the disciplinary controversy, Osimhen has now scored in two consecutive pre-season matches.