10.03.2026 23:10
Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot spoke before the match against Galatasaray about the missed goal by Ekitike in a one-on-one situation against Uğurcan Çakır during the league phase, stating, "If Hugo Ekitike faces Uğurcan Çakır again, he will score this time." The national goalkeeper denied the star player a goal in the one-on-one situation, proving Slot wrong.
Galatasaray achieved a significant victory by defeating Liverpool 1-0 at RAMS Park in the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
UGURCAN CAKIR SHINED IN GOAL
The yellow-reds' goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir impressed by stepping up during the most critical moments of the match. The national goalkeeper completed the match with 10 successful saves.
HE MADE ARNE SLOT REGRET WITH HIS SAVE
Before the match, Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot recalled the moment when forward Hugo Ekitike faced Ugurcan Cakir and missed a goal in the group stage match against Galatasaray, stating, "If Hugo Ekitike faces Ugurcan Cakir again, he will score this time," claiming that Ekitike would rectify his previous mistake and find the net this time. However, the situation that occurred in the 66th minute proved Slot's words to be in vain. After a momentary mistake in Galatasaray's defense, Hugo Ekitike, who seized the ball, entered the penalty area and faced Ugurcan Cakir. In the star forward's shot, national goalkeeper Ugurcan made a magnificent intervention, managing to deflect the ball for a corner and denying the goal. This critical save by Ugurcan Cakir played a significant role in Galatasaray's valuable victory at home.
Here is that moment: