11.03.2026 09:53
Galatasaray's 1-0 victory over Liverpool in the Champions League received extensive coverage in the English press. Liverpool's defensive and offensive mistakes were significant factors in the defeat. It was noted that the atmosphere in Istanbul created pressure on Liverpool and that Galatasaray gained an important advantage before the return match. The English press emphasized that Liverpool narrowly escaped a heavier defeat in Istanbul and was largely overshadowed for most of the match. Here are the headlines...
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Galatasaray defeated Liverpool, whom they hosted at RAMS Park, 1-0 with a goal from Mario Lemina, gaining an important advantage before the return leg. This victory of the yellow-red team also resonated widely in the English press.
"LIVERPOOL'S MISTAKES DOMINATED THE MATCH"
In the evaluation published in The Athletic, it was noted that Liverpool's defensive errors and wastefulness in attack were influential in the defeat. The report stated that Arne Slot's 100th match in charge of Liverpool would be remembered with bad memories.
BBC: GALATASARAY GAINED AN ADVANTAGE
BBC emphasized that the atmosphere in Istanbul created pressure on Liverpool, stating that Galatasaray gained an important advantage before the return leg. The report mentioned that Mario Lemina's early goal determined the fate of the match.
"HELLISH ATMOSPHERE IN ISTANBUL"
The Times highlighted the atmosphere at RAMS Park. The newspaper described the noisy and oppressive environment in Istanbul as "hell," while stating that Galatasaray continued its habit of winning big matches.
GUARDIAN: LIVERPOOL WAS LUCKY
The comment in the Guardian stated that Liverpool actually escaped from a heavier defeat by chance. The report pointed out that the English team was in the background for most of the match.
"AGAIN THEY STRUGGLED IN ISTANBUL"
Sky Sports emphasized that Liverpool left Istanbul with a defeat for the second time this season, while the Daily Mail reported that the English representative narrowly escaped a rout due to the mistakes they made.
The Telegraph stated that Liverpool did not learn enough lessons from their trip to Istanbul, expressing that if they want to advance, they need to elevate their performance several levels.