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Liverpool Dominates Galatasaray 4-0, Advances to PSG Showdown

3/19/2026

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Summary

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Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield to win 4-1 on aggregate.
Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring at Anfield, and Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah also scored.
Salah notched his 50th Champions League goal.
Manager Arne Slot praised Liverpool's intensity and the electric atmosphere after the win.
Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain in the next round to build momentum after a season marked by inconsistency.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, held on May 25 in Istanbul, saw Liverpool stage a stunning comeback against AC Milan, winning 3-2 after trailing 3-0 at halftime. This victory marked Liverpool's fifth European Cup title, allowing them to keep the trophy permanently. The match, dubbed the "Miracle of Istanbul," solidified Liverpool's legacy in European football and showcased their resilience against a favored opponent.

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Story summary

Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield to win 4-1 on aggregate.
Dominik Szoboszlai opened the scoring at Anfield, and Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah also scored.
Salah notched his 50th Champions League goal.
Manager Arne Slot praised Liverpool's intensity and the electric atmosphere after the win.
Liverpool will face Paris Saint-Germain in the next round to build momentum after a season marked by inconsistency.

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