Victor Osimhen names the Premier League team he wants to avoid in Champions League

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Published February 26, 2026 1:16am Updated February 26, 2026 1:16am Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray beat Juventus 7-5 on aggregate to reach the Champions League last-16 (CBS Sports) Victor Osimhen admits he wants Galatasaray to avoid Liverpool in Friday’s Champions League draw. Galatasaray will now play either Liverpool or Tottenham in the Champions League last-16, with the raw due to take place at 11am on Friday morning.

Galatasaray have already beaten Liverpool in the Champions League league phase this season as Osimhen’s first-half penalty sealed a 1-0 win against Arne Slot’s side at home in September. Asked if he would prefer to face Liverpool or Tottenham in the Champions League last-16, Osimhen told CBS Sports: ‘I mean to be honest with you, meeting Liverpool now is going to be like some sort of revenge.

Galatasaray will play either Liverpool or Tottenham in the Champions League last-16 (Getty) Your football fix Metro's Head of Sport James Goldman delivers punchy analysis, transfer talk and his take on the week's biggest stories direct to your inbox every week. Who can the Premier League teams play in the Champions League last-16?