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Liverpool Crushes Galatasaray 4-0, Advances to Quarter-Finals

3/20/2026

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Summary

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Liverpool defeated Galatasaray 4-0 to overturn a first-leg deficit and reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate.
Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah scored.
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk said his team could not compete at this level and criticized referee Szymon Marciniak for inconsistent officiating.
Liverpool now prepares to face Paris Saint-Germain in the next round.

History

Historical Context

Liverpool's historic 2005 UEFA Champions League victory over AC Milan, where they overcame a 3-0 halftime deficit, marked their fifth title in the tournament's history. This triumph followed a period of English dominance in European football from 1977 to 1984, during which Liverpool secured three titles, solidifying their legacy as one of the most successful clubs in the competition.

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Story summary

Liverpool defeated Galatasaray 4-0 to overturn a first-leg deficit and reach the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate.
Dominik Szoboszlai, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah scored.
Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk said his team could not compete at this level and criticized referee Szymon Marciniak for inconsistent officiating.
Liverpool now prepares to face Paris Saint-Germain in the next round.

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