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Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 in raucous Champions League clash

Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 in raucous Champions League clash

Summary

Galatasaray won 1-0 against Liverpool in a Champions League match in Istanbul. Victor Osimhen scored the only goal with a penalty, and Liverpool faced challenges due to injuries and defensive errors.

Key Facts

  • Victor Osimhen scored a goal for Galatasaray with a penalty in the 16th minute.
  • Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson and striker Hugo Ekitike both got injured during the match.
  • Liverpool made several substitutions, with Mohamed Salah coming off the bench.
  • The match marked Galatasaray's first Champions League home win in seven years.
  • Liverpool missed several chances to score and had a goal decision overturned by VAR.
  • Galatasaray fans displayed protest banners related to Israel's war on Gaza during the match.
  • Liverpool coach Arne Slot and captain Virgil Van Dijk commented on the need to avoid errors in future games.

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