Liverpool vs Galatasaray Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2025/2026 Champions League, Europe
Anfield Wed, 18 Mar - 8:00 PM
Champions League
Liverpool LIV
4 Winner 0
Galatasaray GAL
Full Time Wed, 18 Mar 8:00 PM
Round of 16 Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 4 - 1
Mohamed Salah - 62'
Ryan Gravenberch - 53'
Hugo Ekitiké - 51'
Dominik Szoboszlai - 25'
Goal
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CONTEXT

The match has finished with Liverpool securing a resounding 4-0 full-time victory over Galatasaray. This was the second leg of their knockout tie, played 8 days after Galatasaray claimed a 1-0 win in the first leg. Pre-match expectations heavily favored the home side, with the market giving Liverpool a 74.9% probability of winning, alongside a 14.6

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Liverpool showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Aligned with xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Liverpool A. Slot
A. Slot
VS
Galatasaray O. Buruk
O. Buruk
1.8
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.25
1.8 i
Last 6 Opponents
Inter Rank: 90 W
PSV Rank: 85 L
Real Madrid Rank: 95 W
Eintracht Frankfurt Rank: 81 W
Galatasaray Rank: 89 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Manchester City Rank: 97 L
Atlético Madrid Rank: 90 D
Monaco Rank: 81 L
Union Saint-Gilloise Rank: 85 L
Ajax Rank: 76 W
Bodø / Glimt Rank: 84 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 3
3

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Liverpool
74.89%
Draw
14.57%
Away Galatasaray
10.54%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
93.79
89.26
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Liverpool
Galatasaray
Power Score
93.79
89.26
League Position
3
20
Global Rank
6
17

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Liverpool — Opponent-weighted form score
Galatasaray — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Liverpool Galatasaray

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Liverpool

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Galatasaray

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Liverpool ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Galatasaray
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
59.35
12.63
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
12.63
59.35
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Liverpool +3.72 Efficiency Index
vs
Galatasaray -3.72 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Liverpool
Galatasaray
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Liverpool
vs
Galatasaray
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Liverpool Galatasaray
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
+0.00 vs +0.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Liverpool Galatasaray
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
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Liverpool
Galatasaray
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Liverpool LIV Home
6 matches
Galatasaray GAL Away
Match Record
1
Wins
3
2
Draws
2
3
Losses
1
Goals
6
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
6
-2
Goal Difference
+2

Data last updated: 2026-03-25T06:54:48+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-1-2
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
A. Becker
Brazil
1 A. Becker
J. Frimpong
Substitution
Netherlands
30 J. Frimpong
I. Konaté
France
5 I. Konaté
V. van Dijk
Netherlands
4 (C) V. van Dijk
Milos Kerkez
Hungary
6 Milos Kerkez
D. Szoboszlai
Hungary
8 D. Szoboszlai
R. Gravenberch
Substitution
Netherlands
38 R. Gravenberch
F. Wirtz
Substitution
Germany
7 F. Wirtz
A. Mac Allister
Argentina
10 A. Mac Allister
H. Ekitike
Substitution
France
22 H. Ekitike
M. Salah
Substitution
Egypt
11 M. Salah
Pitch
U. Çakır
Turkey
1 U. Çakır
I. Jakobs
Senegal
4 I. Jakobs
A. Bardakcı
Substitution
Turkey
42 (C) A. Bardakcı
W. Singo
Ivory Coast
90 W. Singo
S. Boey
Substitution
France
93 S. Boey
M. Lemina
Gabon
99 M. Lemina
L. Torreira Di Pascua
Substitution
Uruguay
34 L. Torreira Di Pascua
B. Yılmaz
Turkey
53 B. Yılmaz
G. Gomes Sara
Brazil
8 G. Gomes Sara
R. Sallai
Hungary
7 R. Sallai
V. Osimhen
Substitution
Nigeria
45 V. Osimhen

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 18, 2026, 08:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Champions League, Europe · Round of 16 · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 4 - 1
Stadium :
Anfield
Capacity :
61276
Attendance :
59980
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ , Clear
Referees :
Tomasz Listkiewicz
Adam Kupsik
Szymon Marciniak
Paweł Raczkowski

Statistics

Possession
LIV
62%
GAL
38%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 0
9 Big Chances Created 0
32 Shots 4
96 Dangerous attacks 16
62 Possession 38
6 Corners 2
6 Free kicks 18

Match Overview

6 Goal Kicks 9
13 Successful Dribbles 9
32 Dribble Attempts 15
28 Throwins 10
41 Successful Dribbles Percentage 60
3 Assists 0
15 Successful Headers 11
23 Goal Attempts 2
75 Ball Safe 86
0 Injuries 4
1 Penalties 0
5 Substitutions 5
1 Hit Woodwork 0

Attacking

140 Attacks 64
8 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

84 Successful Passes Percentage 71
62 Long Passes 69
528 Passes 317
23 Key Passes 3
445 Successful Passes 225
32 Successful Long Passes 29
52 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42

Defensive

48 Duels Won 61
13 Tackles 28
7 Interceptions 6
1 Saves 11

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 9
5 Accurate Crosses 2

Discipline

15 Fouls 7
3 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Paweł Raczkowski

Starting XI ▼

1
Alisson
Alisson Goalkeeper
6.85
4
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk (C) Defender
6.92
5
Ibrahima Konaté
Ibrahima Konaté Defender
7.16
6
Milos Kerkez
Milos Kerkez Defender
6.84
30
Jeremie Frimpong
Jeremie Frimpong Defender
6.29
17
Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones
Midfielder67'
6.74
7
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz Midfielder
8.57
73
Rio Ngumoha
Rio Ngumoha
Attacker89'
6.7
8
Dominik Szoboszlai
Dominik Szoboszlai Midfielder
8.78
10
Alexis Mac Allister
Alexis Mac Allister Midfielder
7.98
38
Ryan Gravenberch
Ryan Gravenberch Midfielder
7.31
42
Trey Nyoni
Trey Nyoni
Midfielder89'
11
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah Attacker
7.33
18
Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo
Attacker74'
6.48
22
Hugo Ekitiké
Hugo Ekitiké Attacker
8.45
14
Federico Chiesa
Federico Chiesa
Attacker89'
Referee : Paweł Raczkowski

Starting XI ▼

1
Uğurcan Çakır
Uğurcan Çakır Goalkeeper
8.81
4
Ismail Jakobs
Ismail Jakobs Defender
5.94
42
Abdülkerim Bardakcı
Abdülkerim Bardakcı (C) Defender
6.38
17
Eren Elmalı
Eren Elmalı
Defender73'
6.59
90
Wilfried Singo
Wilfried Singo Defender
6.5
93
Sacha Boey
Sacha Boey Defender
7.48
77
Noa Lang
Noa Lang
Attacker46'
6.63
7
Roland Sallai
Roland Sallai Midfielder
6.46
8
Gabriel Sara
Gabriel Sara Midfielder
6.02
34
Lucas Torreira
Lucas Torreira Midfielder
6.53
11
Yunus Akgün
Yunus Akgün
Attacker60'
6.33
53
Barış Alper Yılmaz
Barış Alper Yılmaz Midfielder
6.36
99
Mario Lemina
Mario Lemina Midfielder
6.66
45
Victor Osimhen
Victor Osimhen Attacker
6.59
10
Leroy Sané
Leroy Sané
Attacker46'
6.62

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Federico Chiesa → Hugo Ekitiké
8th Substitution
89'
Event
Trey Nyoni → Ryan Gravenberch
10th Substitution
89'
Event
Rio Ngumoha → Florian Wirtz
9th Substitution
89'
80'
Event
Mauro Icardi → Noa Lang
7th Substitution
Event
Cody Gakpo → Mohamed Salah
6th Substitution
74'
73'
Event
Eren Elmalı → Abdülkerim Bardakcı
5th Substitution
Event
Curtis Jones → Jeremie Frimpong
4th Substitution
67'
Event
Mohamed Salah
Left foot shot / 4th Goal
62'
60'
Event
Yunus Akgün → Lucas Torreira
3rd Substitution
Event
Wilfried Singo
Goal disallowed
57'
Event
Ryan Gravenberch
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
53'
Event
Hugo Ekitiké
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
51'
46'
Event
Noa Lang → Sacha Boey
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Leroy Sané → Victor Osimhen
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Mohamed Salah
GoalkeeperSave
45+4'
Event
Dominik Szoboszlai
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
25'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool committed a foul.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Rio Ngumoha after a quick counterattack.
90
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive effort underway. Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but Ugurcan Çakir of Galatasaray makes a save in the top center of the goal. The assist came from Rio Ngumoha.
90
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity squandered. Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool attempted a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area but sent it wide to the left. The chance was set up by Rio Ngumoha during a quick counterattack.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the final score: Liverpool 4, Galatasaray 0.
90
Update Update
Offside call against Liverpool. Rio Ngumoha is caught in an offside position.
90
Update Update
Wilfried Singo from Galatasaray has earned a free kick in the defensive area.
90
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Federico Chiesa of Liverpool fires a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Rio Ngumoha.
89
Update Update
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool committed a foul.
89
Update Update
Ugurcan Çakir of Galatasaray has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Liverpool: Federico Chiesa replaces Hugo Ekitiké.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Liverpool: Trey Nyoni comes on to replace Ryan Gravenberch.
89
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Liverpool: Rio Ngumoha comes on to replace Florian Wirtz.
88
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Eren Elmali allowed the ball to go out of play.
88
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Hugo Ekitiké.
87
Corner Corner
Opportunity squandered. Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box that narrowly misses the top left corner. The assist came from Florian Wirtz.
83
Corner Corner
Opportunity wasted! Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool attempted a header from close range but sent it wide to the left. The cross came from Dominik Szoboszlai following a corner kick.
82
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Wilfried Singo allowed the ball to go out.
80
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
80
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Galatasaray: Mauro Icardi comes on to replace Noa Lang, who has been injured.
76
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Noa Lang from Galatasaray.
74
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Liverpool: Cody Gakpo replaces Mohamed Salah.
74
Update Update
Match halted due to an injury to Mohamed Salah from Liverpool.
74
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
73
Corner Corner
Opportunity wasted. Yunus Akgün of Galatasaray attempted a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner, but it went off target.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Galatasaray: Eren Elmali replaces Abdülkerim Bardakci.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Galatasaray after Curtis Jones allowed the ball to go out.
71
Update Update
Ismail Jakobs from Galatasaray has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
71
Update Update
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool committed a foul.
69
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the goal and to the left. The assist came from Florian Wirtz.
68
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from the heart of the box. However, Ugurcan Çakir, the Galatasaray goalkeeper, makes a crucial save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Mohamed Salah.
68
Attempt Attempt
Close call! Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool had a great opportunity, heading the ball from just a few meters out, but it narrowly missed the target.
67
Attempt Attempt
Mohamed Salah from Liverpool strikes the crossbar with a left-footed shot taken from the center of the penalty area, assisted by Hugo Ekitiké.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Liverpool: Curtis Jones is coming on to replace Jeremie Frimpong.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Ismail Jakobs allowed the ball to go out.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Liverpool leads Galatasaray 4-0. Mohamed Salah scores with a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Florian Wirtz.
61
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly missed the target. The assist came from Florian Wirtz.
60
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Galatasaray: Yunus Akgün comes on to replace Lucas Torreira.
60
Update Update
Baris Alper Yilmaz from Galatasaray has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
60
Update Update
Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool committed a foul.
58
Update Update
Offside call against Liverpool. Mohamed Salah has been caught in an offside position.
57
Update Update
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed for Liverpool, score remains 3-0 against Galatasaray.
56
Update Update
Offside call against Liverpool. Jeremie Frimpong has been flagged for being in an offside position.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Wilfried Singo of Galatasaray accidentally scored an own goal, bringing the score to Liverpool 3, Galatasaray 0.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Liverpool leads 3-0 against Galatasaray. Ryan Gravenberch strikes with his left foot from the center of the box, finding the bottom left corner.
53
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push from Liverpool. Mohamed Salah takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but Ugurcan Çakir, the Galatasaray goalkeeper, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Florian Wirtz, who delivered a well-placed through ball.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Liverpool leads Galatasaray 2-0. Hugo Ekitiké scores with a left-footed shot from the middle of the box into the center of the net, assisted by Mohamed Salah.
51
Update Update
Jeremie Frimpong of Liverpool has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
51
Update Update
Ismail Jakobs from Galatasaray committed a foul.
50
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive push from Liverpool. Mohamed Salah takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but Ugurcan Çakir, the Galatasaray goalkeeper, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Hugo Ekitiké, who delivered a precise through ball.
49
Update Update
Baris Alper Yilmaz from Galatasaray committed a foul.
49
Update Update
Ibrahima Konaté of Liverpool has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
48
Attempt Attempt
A new offensive play unfolds as Hugo Ekitiké from Liverpool takes a challenging shot with his left foot from the left side. However, Ugurcan Çakir of Galatasaray makes a great save, stopping the ball in the upper center of the goal. The assist came from Florian Wirtz.
46
Update Update
Roland Sallai from Galatasaray committed a foul.
46
Update Update
Milos Kerkez of Liverpool was awarded a free kick on the left flank.
45
Update Update
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Roland Sallai from Galatasaray attempts a header from the middle of the box. However, Alisson Becker, the Liverpool goalkeeper, makes a crucial save right in front of the goal. The assist came from Ismail Jakobs, who delivered a precise cross.
45
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left.
45
Update Update
Baris Alper Yilmaz from Galatasaray earned a free kick in the defensive area.
45
Update Update
Jeremie Frimpong from Liverpool committed a foul.
45
Attempt Attempt
Penalty denied! Mohamed Salah of Liverpool took a left-footed shot, but Ugurcan Çakir from Galatasaray made a fantastic save right down the middle of the goal.
45
Update Update
The first half has concluded with Liverpool leading Galatasaray by a score of 1-0.
45
Update Update
Penalty awarded to Liverpool! Dominik Szoboszlai is fouled inside the box.
45
Update Update
Ismail Jakobs of Galatasaray has given away a penalty due to a foul committed inside the box.
45
Attempt Attempt
Another offensive move unfolds. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but Ugurcan Çakir, the Galatasaray goalkeeper, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Florian Wirtz.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
45
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive push is underway. Florian Wirtz from Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but Ugurcan Çakir, the goalkeeper for Galatasaray, makes a save right in front of the goal.
45
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Ryan Gravenberch from Liverpool fires a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Alexis Mac Allister.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Galatasaray: Noa Lang comes on to replace Sacha Boey.
45
Update Update
The second half is underway with Liverpool leading Galatasaray 1-0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Galatasaray: Leroy Sané comes on to replace Victor Osimhen due to an injury.
42
Update Update
Ugurcan Çakir from Galatasaray has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
42
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool committed a foul.
41
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Abdülkerim Bardakci allowed the ball to go out.
40
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Baris Alper Yilmaz, who delivered a cross.
39
Update Update
Milos Kerkez committed a foul on a Liverpool player.
39
Update Update
Roland Sallai from Galatasaray has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
38
Update Update
Dominik Szoboszlai from Liverpool has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
38
Update Update
Baris Alper Yilmaz from Galatasaray committed a foul.
36
Update Update
Sacha Boey from Galatasaray earned a free kick in the offensive zone.
36
Update Update
Florian Wirtz committed a foul on a Liverpool player.
35
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Galatasaray after Dominik Szoboszlai allowed the ball to go out.
33
Corner Corner
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. The ball is expertly saved in the upper right corner by Ugurcan Çakir of Galatasaray, with the assist coming from Florian Wirtz.
33
Update Update
Gabriel Sara committed a foul against Galatasaray.
33
Update Update
Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
32
Update Update
Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool committed a foul.
32
Update Update
Ugurcan Çakir from Galatasaray has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Sacha Boey allowed the ball to go out.
31
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Hugo Ekitiké from Liverpool fires a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
31
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Florian Wirtz from Liverpool attempts a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
29
Corner Corner
Another offensive push. Mohamed Salah from Liverpool takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but Ugurcan Çakir of Galatasaray makes a save, diving to the left corner.
27
Update Update
Roland Sallai from Galatasaray earned a free kick in the defensive area.
27
Update Update
Virgil van Dijk from Liverpool committed a foul.
25
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Dominik Szoboszlai.
25
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to Liverpool after Sacha Boey allowed the ball to go out.
25
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Florian Wirtz from Liverpool takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Liverpool takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Galatasaray. Dominik Szoboszlai finds the back of the net with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner. The assist comes from Alexis Mac Allister following a corner kick.
21
Update Update
The interruption has ended. They are set to resume play.
21
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Lucas Torreira from Galatasaray.
21
Attempt Attempt
Florian Wirtz had a great opportunity for Liverpool, but his right-footed shot from outside the penalty area went over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Alexis Mac Allister.
16
Update Update
Hugo Ekitiké from Liverpool committed a foul.
16
Update Update
Sacha Boey from Galatasaray has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
15
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
14
Update Update
Match halted due to an injury to Mario Lemina from Galatasaray.
13
Update Update
Florian Wirtz commits a foul against Liverpool.
13
Update Update
Sacha Boey from Galatasaray has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
12
Attempt Attempt
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Ugurcan Çakir, the Galatasaray goalkeeper, makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Alexis Mac Allister.
10
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
8
Update Update
Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
8
Update Update
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray.
8
Update Update
Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool committed a foul.
7
Attempt Attempt
The attempt is thwarted. Mario Lemina from Galatasaray takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Gabriel Sara.
6
Update Update
Baris Alper Yilmaz from Galatasaray has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
6
Update Update
Jeremie Frimpong committed a foul against Liverpool.
4
Update Update
Roland Sallai from Galatasaray committed a foul.
4
Update Update
Milos Kerkez of Liverpool has been awarded a free kick in the attacking zone.
3
Attempt Attempt
Opportunity goes begging. Hugo Ekitiké of Liverpool takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area that narrowly misses the target. The assist came from Milos Kerkez.
2
Update Update
Milos Kerkez committed a foul on a Liverpool player.
2
Update Update
Roland Sallai from Galatasaray was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Liverpool exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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