Liverpool Thrash Galatasaray to Advance

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Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper #01 Alisson (L) makes a save next to Liverpool's French forward #22 Hugo Ekitike (C) during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Liverpool and Galatasaray at Anfield in Liverpool, northwest England, on March 18, 2026. Credit: Paul ELLIS / AFP

Liverpool set aside their domestic struggles to secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over Galatasaray at Anfield.

Overturning a one-goal deficit from the first leg, Arne Slot’s side delivered a commanding performance led by goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah.

The win provides a vital lifeline for Liverpool’s season and sets up a high-stakes quarter-final rematch against the defending champions, Paris Saint-Germain.

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The Turkish side’s hopes were dampened early on when star striker Victor Osimhen suffered a forearm injury, leaving him visibly hampered before his half-time substitution.

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Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to advance. Credit: Yahoo Sport

Liverpool capitalised on the shift in momentum, with Szoboszlai levelling the aggregate score in the 25th minute.

Despite a missed penalty from Salah in the first half, the Reds overwhelmed the visitors after the break, scoring three more goals to finish the tie 4-1 on aggregate.

A significant milestone was reached by Mohamed Salah, who netted his 50th Champions League goal with a spectacular strike following a backheel assist from Florian Wirtz.

Although Salah later requested a substitution due to an injury concern, his performance marked a return to form following recent tension with his manager.

Liverpool now prepare to face a formidable PSG squad, which advanced to the last eight after a crushing aggregate win over Chelsea.

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