Yunus Akgün sets a Galatasaray record in the Champions League

Galatasaray beat Lille 4-2 in matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League. The yellow-reds' first goal came from Yunus Akgün in the 65th second of the match.

This goal became Galatasaray's earliest ever in Champions League history. The national team player surpassed the record of Victor Osimhen, who scored in the 3rd minute of the match against Bodo/Glimt played on 22 October 2025.

Speaking after the match, Akgün said he was proud of his teammates. Thanking the fans, he said they felt as if they were playing at home.

Akgün recalled that they conceded right after the early goal. He said they must not fall apart in such turning points, and that this time they managed it. Stressing that the team showed the reflex of a big club, he added that they wanted to make a breakthrough with this win.

Touching on the upcoming schedule, the national team player said an important derby lies ahead of them. He said they will play two more Champions League matches after the derby and want to win those games as well.