01.10.2025 00:43
Galatasaray defeated Liverpool 1-0 at home in the second week of the UEFA Champions League. The only goal for the yellow-reds came from a penalty kick taken by Victor Osimhen.
In the second week of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray faced Liverpool. The match played at RAMS Park ended with a 1-0 victory for Galatasaray.
BARIŞ ALPER MISSED A 100% CHANCE
In the 2nd minute, Barış Alper, who received a pass from Yunus Akgün on the left side, entered the penalty area and faced the goalkeeper in a one-on-one situation, but goalkeeper Alisson denied the shot.
LIVERPOOL CAME CLOSE TO SCORING
In the 14th minute, Ekitike, who ran to Gakpo's pass, tried to dribble past goalkeeper Uğurcan, but Uğurcan managed to clear the ball. Gakpo's shot from just behind the penalty spot was cleared off the line by Ismail Jakobs.
GALATASARAY WON A PENALTY
In the 14th minute, Barış Alper, who moved to a long pass behind the defense, fell to the ground after being challenged by Szoboszlai inside the penalty area. Referee Clement Turpin unhesitatingly pointed to the penalty spot.
OSIMHEN SCORED, MADE HISTORY
In the 16th minute, Osimhen, who stepped up to take the penalty, found the back of the net. Osimhen became the first Nigerian player to score 10 goals in the Champions League.
UĞURCAN ÇAKIR DENIED THE GOAL
In the 49th minute, Liverpool came very close to scoring. In a Liverpool attack, Frimpong, who reached the byline, passed the ball to the unmarked Ekitike at the near post. Uğurcan Çakır saved Ekitike's back-heel shot, closing the angle very well.
THIS TIME OSIMHEN FAILED TO CAPITALIZE ON A CLEAR CHANCE
In the 54th minute of the match, Galatasaray missed a second goal with Osimhen. Osimhen intercepted a short pass in Liverpool's defense but could not get past goalkeeper Alisson in a one-on-one situation.
FIRST A PENALTY, THEN CANCELED
In the 88th minute, Liverpool won a penalty. In a long ball sent into the penalty area, Konate attempted to finish after the ball was headed down. Referee Turpin pointed to the penalty spot for the foul by Singo on Konate. After a VAR warning, the French referee went to review the situation and canceled the penalty decision.
3 POINTS FOR GALATASARAY
No more goals were scored in the remainder of the match, and Galatasaray won the contest. With this result, Galatasaray achieved its first victory in the second match, rising to 3 points. Liverpool remained at 3 points. In the 3rd week of the Champions League, Galatasaray will host Bodo/Glimt at home. Liverpool will travel to Eintracht Frankfurt.