10.03.2026 18:40
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Galatasaray will face Liverpool at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park Stadium. Galatasaray's impressive performance at home has become a topic of discussion in the Spanish and English press.
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Galatasaray will face Liverpool at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park Stadium.
GALATASARAY IS RETURNING AS A LION AT HOME
Galatasaray's success in Europe, where they hosted teams like Liverpool, Juventus, and Atletico Madrid without conceding, has become the number one topic in the Spanish and English press. Leading European media outlets highlighted Liverpool's apprehension about the challenging away match.
"LIVERPOOL IS RETURNING TO HELL"
The Spanish press outlet Marca reported with the headline "Liverpool is returning to hell," expressing how challenging Istanbul is as an away match and stating, "Traveling to Istanbul is always unsettling, and Galatasaray will compete in the Champions League Round of 16 for the first time since the 2013-14 season. Galatasaray, which eliminated Juventus in an epic playoff match, has coincidentally drawn Liverpool. Liverpool will face another tough test after their defeat in the league match against Osimhen's penalty," it stated.
"THEY NEED A BIG NIGHT IN ISTANBUL"
The English press outlet The Guardian mentioned Liverpool's defeat in September, stating that the English team needs to perform at their best against Galatasaray. "The struggling Liverpool needs a big night in Istanbul to revive their season." The article also referenced Arne Slot's words, "We have already experienced this once. It was new for us. When you have the ball, the whistle is very loud, very loud; this was new for me and even for all my experienced players," emphasizing the atmosphere.
"THE GOAL IS NOT TO SHARE THE SAME FATE AS JUVENTUS"
SKY informed its readers about Galatasaray's home impact and Osimhen being a significant factor, stating, "Liverpool's away match against Galatasaray at the end of September was a complete disaster. Victor Osimhen's penalty secured the league match for the Turkish team. However, Liverpool is returning to Istanbul in a different place. The shock Premier League defeat against Wolves in the FA Cup on Friday night has been avenged, and with Florian Wirtz returning to the squad, there is a feeling that this Liverpool team is gathering strength and resources for a significant success push towards the end of the season. The second leg of the Round of 16 will be played at Anfield, and all Liverpool has to do is not share the same fate as Juventus, which lost 5-2 to Galatasaray in the first match of the elimination playoff," it stated.