sports
March 10, 2026
Familiar tale for Slot after Lemina gives Galatasaray edge over Liverpool
The good news for Liverpool is that the situation is salvageable, when it really might not have been. The bad news is that they were distinctly second best for the first three-quarters of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
TL;DR
- Galatasaray took an early lead against Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League tie via Mario Lemina.
- Despite a strong performance for three-quarters of the match, Galatasaray couldn't extend their lead.
- Liverpool struggled offensively, with set-pieces appearing to be their only viable route to goal.
- A goal for Liverpool was disallowed due to a potential handball, and a VAR decision also denied Galatasaray a second goal.
- The atmosphere at Rams Park was intense and significantly impacted the game.
- The tie remains open, with Galatasaray holding a slender advantage heading into the second leg at Anfield.
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