Liverpool and Galatasaray meet at Anfield on 18 March 2026 in a UEFA Champions League 1/8 final tie. Liverpool arrive with 18 points and a +12 goal difference from 8 matches, while Galatasaray come in with 10 points and a -2 differential over the same number of games.
Liverpool Availability
Liverpool face a lengthy absentee list. Stefan Bajcetic is out with a hamstring injury, Conor Bradley with a knee injury, and Harvey Davies is unavailable through inactivity. Wataru Endo misses out due to a foot injury, while Alexander Isak is sidelined with a broken leg. Young defender Gabriele Leoni is out with a knee issue and Rhys Williams is also listed as inactive. Key creative force Dominik Szoboszlai (4 goals, 4 assists) is fully available to start in midfield, supporting an attack that has produced 20 Champions League goals so far.
Galatasaray Availability
Galatasaray’s problems are lighter but include suspensions. Mert Baltaci is out suspended, as is Davinson Sanchez due to yellow cards. C. Guner, G. Gurpuz and R. Nhaga are all unavailable through inactivity, while A. Unyay is sidelined by injury. Star striker Victor Osimhen, with 7 goals and 2 assists in this competition, is available to lead the line.
Impact Summary
Liverpool lose depth in defence and midfield but retain their primary attacking core. Galatasaray’s back line is weakened by Sanchez’s suspension, increasing the defensive burden behind Osimhen in a tie where Liverpool have already scored 20 and Galatasaray 9 in Europe.
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