Galatasaray vs Liverpool – News and Probable Lineups

Liverpool’s Champions League journey proceeds on Tuesday with a match against Galatasaray, taking place at RAMS Park for the first leg of their round of 16 fixture.

The Reds currently sit in sixth place in the Premier League, but they will have confidence from finishing third in the league phase of the Champions League. However, their opponents secured a 1-0 victory against Liverpool in September 2025 and will be formidable adversaries.

Match overview

Galatasaray had to overcome a playoff round against Juventus to reach the knockouts, winning 7-5 on aggregate after being pushed to extra time in late February, despite Juve taking a 3-0 lead while down to 10 men for much of the second half.

A significant obstacle for the Turkish side in their match against Liverpool could be their inability to bring any fans to Anfield for the second leg due to crowd issues with Juve, increasing the importance of securing a good result on Tuesday.

Cimbom took advantage of a handball by Dominik Szoboszlai when they faced the Reds in the league phase. Although their penalty was somewhat fortunate, they effectively limited Liverpool’s scoring opportunities and earned a deserved victory.

Head coach Okan Buruk will aim for a fourth consecutive win across all competitions, and a win against Liverpool would mark their sixth straight at home.

Galatasaray has scored at least three goals in eight of their last 13 matches at RAMS Park in European competitions, but they have only managed one clean sheet in their last eight home games.

Liverpool arrives at RAMS Park following two encounters with Wolverhampton Wanderers, suffering a 2-1 defeat in the Premier League on March 3 before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory in the FA Cup on Friday.

The loss to Wolves in the league was the only instance in six matches where the club did not secure a win, although Arne Slot’s team underperformed in some of those victories.

Recently, the Reds have conceded more goals in their last three outings (five) than they did in the previous six matches (three), although they have found the back of the net three or more times in three of their last five encounters.

Liverpool deserves recognition for their away performances in this season’s Champions League, having only conceded twice in four matches on the road while scoring nine goals.

While the visitors possess the talent to establish a first-leg advantage, their track record against Galatasaray hasn’t been strong, with three defeats, two draws, and just one win in six encounters with the Turkish team.