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Alisson Injured: Liverpool Faces Tough Match in Istanbul

3/10/2026

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Alisson Injured Again

Alisson Becker (Liverpool FC) will miss Liverpool's Champions League last-16 first leg due to a minor training injury.
Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to start in goal, his first appearance since January.
Alisson has missed nine matches this season due to injury.
Federico Chiesa will also miss the match, further depleting Liverpool's attacking options.
The match will take place in Istanbul, where Liverpool previously lost to Galatasaray earlier this season.

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City Faces Madrid

Manchester City Football Club will face Real Madrid Club de Fútbol in Champions League Round of 16 on March 11.
Manchester City advances after a 3-1 FA Cup win over Newcastle.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol will miss Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland is uncertain due to a training injury.
This is the fifth consecutive knockout meeting, with City having won at the Bernabéu earlier this season.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, held on May 25 in Istanbul, saw Liverpool stage a historic comeback against AC Milan, overcoming a 3-0 deficit to win 3-2 on penalties. This victory marked Liverpool's fifth European Cup title, solidifying their legacy and resilience, a trait that resonates today as they navigate challenges in the knockout stages of the competition.

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Alisson Injured Again

Alisson Becker (Liverpool FC) will miss Liverpool's Champions League last-16 first leg due to a minor training injury.
Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to start in goal, his first appearance since January.
Alisson has missed nine matches this season due to injury.
Federico Chiesa will also miss the match, further depleting Liverpool's attacking options.
The match will take place in Istanbul, where Liverpool previously lost to Galatasaray earlier this season.

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