Galatasaray stun Liverpool 1-0 in Champions League last-16 first leg

Galatasaray's Gabonese midfielder #99 Mario Lemina celebrates with Galatasaray's Nigerian forward #45 Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray's Senegalese defender #04 Ismail Jakobs after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Galatasaray SK and Liverpool FC at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex Rams Park in Istanbul, March 10, 2026. (AFP Photo)

by Daily Sabah

Mar 10, 2026 10:43 pm

Galatasaray secured a 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 clash, gaining an early advantage ahead of the return match at Anfield.

The Istanbul side took the lead early in the match through Mario Lemina, who scored in the seventh minute to put the hosts ahead.

The result gives the yellow-reds a slim advantage before the second leg, which will be played at Anfield in England.

The return match of the tie is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18.

Edited By: Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl