11.03.2026 19:53
Sports commentator Rıdvan Dilmen commented on Galatasaray's victory over Liverpool on the Sports Digitale YouTube channel. Evaluating Galatasaray's chances in the return match, Dilmen said, "The crowd and Liverpool's pressing will certainly have an impact in the second leg. After all, a 1-0 score is significant. If it had been 0-0, for example, I would have said 'Liverpool has a 60 to 40 chance.' Now I say it's 55 to 45 in favor of Liverpool. Of course, I expect the odds to lean towards Liverpool in their home game."
Sports commentator Rıdvan Dilmen evaluated Galatasaray's 1-0 victory against Liverpool in the Champions League on the Sports Digitale YouTube channel.
"IT WAS SIMILAR"
Evaluating the match, Rıdvan Dilmen said, "We had broadcasted the 1-0 victory in the league phase as well. Let's replay it. It was similar. There is no difference between the Liverpool of that day and today's. It's not easy to finish the match with this tempo. You need to be sharp. For example, Abdülkerim Bardakcı had a cramp in his hamstring in the 87th minute, but he continued playing immediately. He thinks, 'Why should there be 1 more minute of extra time because of me?'"
"A SQUAD MADE FOR THESE DAYS"
Stating that the current squad was formed for these days, Rıdvan Dilmen said, "Galatasaray has a squad that has been made for these days, especially since the mid-season. Our league was not preparing teams for this. Now Galatasaray's defense and goalkeeper are in the 186, 187, 190 range. The bench will also be good in these matches."
"DISRUPTING THE BALANCE OF RIVALS"
Rıdvan Dilmen also evaluated the performance of national player Barış Alper, stating, "Barış Alper Yılmaz has been showing cards to 4-5 players in the Champions League for the last 2-3 matches. Such a weapon disrupts the balance of the opponent."
"I SAY 55 TO 45"
Speaking about Galatasaray's chances of advancing, Dilmen said, "The crowd and Liverpool's pressing will certainly affect the return match. After all, 1-0 is an important score. If it were 0-0, for example, I would say '60 to 40 for Liverpool's chance.' Now I say 55 to 45 for Liverpool. Of course, I expect the scale to lean towards Liverpool in the away match."