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Osimhen Scores, Sane Sent Off as Galatasaray Turn to Liverpool Showdown

UEFA’s away‑supporter ban for the Anfield return leg puts extra weight on the Istanbul opener.

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Harry Kane (R) has scored 45 goals for Bayern Munich this season
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Galatasaray and Liverpool meet again in the Champions League last 16 this week -- the Turkish side won 1-0 when they clashed during the league phase

Overview

  • Galatasaray won 1-0 at Besiktas through a Victor Osimhen strike, ending the hosts’ 18-game unbeaten run.
  • Leroy Sane received a straight red card for a studs-on-ankle challenge on Ridvan Yilmaz, with reports indicating the dismissal will not affect his Champions League availability.
  • The victory keeps Galatasaray clear at the top of the Turkish Super Lig, reported at 61 points from 25 matches.
  • The Champions League last‑16 first leg is set for Tuesday, March 10 at Rams Park, where Galatasaray beat Liverpool 1-0 in the group stage.
  • UEFA sanctions stemming from incidents in the Juventus playoff mean no away allocation for Galatasaray at Anfield on March 18, as Arne Slot highlights the intense atmosphere expected in Istanbul and welcomes Florian Wirtz’s return while easing concerns over Alexis Mac Allister.