
UEFA Champions League
8:00 p.mMarch 18, 2026
Round of 16

Liverpool*4 – 0
VAT:(1-0)
Added:(4-1)

GalatasarayAnfield
Reference: Paweł Raczkowski, Poland


Liverpool


Galatasaray
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4.94
Expected Goals (xG)
0.18
Passing by
443 (84%)
Accurate passes
227 (72%)
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1
G
Khakir Ugurcan
9.7
4
d
Ismail Jacobs
5.9
42
d
Abdülkerim Bardakcı (C)
6.2
90
d
Wilfried Singo
6.2
93
d
Sacha Boey
7.6
99
m
Mario Lemina
6.9
34
m
Lucas Torreira
6.3
53
m
Barış Alper Yılmaz
6.3
8
m
Gabriel Sarah
5.9
7
m
Roland Sallai
6.2
45
F
Victor Osimhen
6.5

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- Promotion – Champions League (Play Off: Round of 16)
Liverpool produced a dominant performance at Anfield, securing a resounding 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League, led by a prolific attack.
Liverpool overcame Galatasaray with a dominant 4-0 performance at Anfield in the UEFA Champions League on 18 March 2026. Dominik Szoboszlai set the tone early on, while Mohamed Salah completed a clinical display for the Reds.
Liverpool went into the match looking to consolidate their Champions League group position, sitting 8th with 12 points. Galatasaray, 17th in their group, faced a formidable task at Anfield against a strong home team.
The Reds quickly secured control, pressing high from the whistle. Their efforts paid off in the 25th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai scored the opening goal. Alexis Mac Allister had a strong assist.
Liverpool pushed for a second goal before the break. In stoppage time in the first half, Mohamed Salah won a penalty. However, Galatasaray goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır saved his effort from the spot.
Despite the missed penalty, Liverpool held a comfortable one-goal lead at the break. Galatasaray needed a major tactical change to counter the home side’s relentless drive.
The second half began with an immediate surge in Liverpool’s attack. Hugo Ekitike doubled the lead just seven minutes after the restart, assisted by Salah.
Moments later, in the 53rd minute, Ryan Gravenberch added a third goal. His clinical finishing saw Liverpool firmly in control of the game.
Liverpool’s relentless pressure looked set to yield another goal soon after. Willy Singo found the goal in the 56th minute, but the VAR intervened. The goal was disallowed for offside, denying Singo.
The disallowed goal only delayed the inevitable. Mohamed Salah made amends for his earlier penalty miss and fired home the fourth goal in the 62nd minute. Florian Wirtz provided the assist, completing the rout.
With a significant advantage, Liverpool introduced new legs, such as Frimpong, Gakpo, Chiesa and Nyoni. Galatasaray also made changes, but the visitors struggled to get a foothold.
The statistical data underlined Liverpool’s control. They registered 32 shots, 16 on target, generating an impressive 4.94 expected goals (xG). Galatasaray managed only 4 shots in total, with 1 on target, and maintained 38% possession. Uğurcan Çakır made 10 crucial saves.
This 4-0 aggregate victory strengthens Liverpool’s Champions League campaign. The result sends a clear message about their attacking prowess and defensive solidity as they continue their European journey.

