Galatasaray secured a narrow 1–0 victory over Liverpool F.C. in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash on Tuesday night in Istanbul.
The Turkish giants made a perfect start to the match, taking the lead in the 7th minute when Mario Lemina headed home from a corner to give the hosts an early advantage at Rams Park.
Galatasaray maintained a disciplined defensive performance throughout the game, frustrating Liverpool’s attacking efforts. The English side dominated possession for large periods but struggled to create clear chances against the well-organized Turkish defense.
Both teams had goals ruled out after VAR reviews during the match, adding tension to the encounter. Despite late pressure from Liverpool, Galatasaray held firm to secure an important first-leg victory.
The result gives Galatasaray a slim advantage ahead of the second leg at Anfield, where Liverpool will look to overturn the deficit and keep their Champions League hopes alive.
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