Anfield, March 19, 2026 – Liverpool delivered a dominant performance at Anfield on Thursday night, thrashing Galatasaray 4-0 in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 playoff to overturn a first-leg deficit and advance to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate victory.
After a surprising 1-0 loss in Istanbul, the Reds knew they needed a special European night under the lights to keep their campaign alive. From the first whistle, they delivered exactly that.
Liverpool vs Galatasaray Match Highlights
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Champions League – Playoffs Round Of 16 |
| Match | Liverpool vs Galatasaray |
| Date | 19th Mar 2026 |
| Time | 03:00 |
| Half-Time | 1 – 0 |
| Full-Time | 4 – 0 |
First Half: Breaking the Deadlock
The home side started with relentless intensity, pinning Galatasaray back in their own half. The breakthrough came in the 25th minute when Dominik Szoboszlai latched onto a loose ball inside the box and fired low into the corner, leveling the aggregate score and settling any early nerves. Liverpool went into the break with a 1-0 lead on the night, but the tie was still finely balanced.
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Second Half: The Floodgates Open
Whatever was said in the Liverpool dressing room at halftime worked wonders. The Reds came out for the second half in scintillating form, scoring three goals in a devastating 11-minute spell to blow Galatasaray away.
Liverpool vs Galatasaray Match Score
| Minute | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 25′ | D. Szoboszlai | Liverpool |
| 51′ | H. Ekitike | Liverpool |
| 53′ | R. Gravenberch | Liverpool |
| 62′ | M. Salah | Liverpool |
With the aggregate score at 4-1, Liverpool saw out the remaining minutes comfortably to secure their place in the next round. The performance was a perfect example of a “European Anfield special,” combining high-energy pressing with clinical finishing to overturn a deficit and progress in style.
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FAQs
What was the score in the Liverpool vs. Galatasaray match?
Second Leg (March 18, 2026): Liverpool defeated Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield, overturning a first-leg deficit to win 4-1 on aggregate.
Who scored in the Liverpool 4-0 win against Galatasaray?
Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring in the 25th minute, followed by second-half goals from Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah.
Why were Galatasaray fans banned from Anfield?
UEFA banned Galatasaray supporters from attending the second leg at Anfield following “crowd disturbances,” the throwing of objects, and the lighting of fireworks during their previous away match at Juventus in February 2026.
Who will Liverpool play next in the Champions League?
Liverpool advanced to the quarter-finals to play Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
What did Arne Slot say about the match?
Arne Slot described the 4-0 home victory as the “perfect game,” praising the intensity, work rate, and the atmosphere created by the Anfield crowd. He also noted the team’s need to adapt to a “difficult” refereeing style in the first leg.
