Liverpool host Galatasaray at Anfield on 18 March 2026 in a UEFA Champions League 1/8 final tie. Liverpool arrive in strong continental form, sitting 3rd in the competition standings with 18 points from 8 matches (6 wins, 2 defeats, 20-8 goal record). Galatasaray come in ranked 20th with 10 points and a negative goal difference of -2 (9 scored, 11 conceded).
Injuries and Absentees
Liverpool face a lengthy absentee list. Stefan Bajcetic (hamstring), Conor Bradley (knee), Harvey Davies (inactive), Wataru Endo (foot), Alexander Isak (broken leg), Gabriele Leoni (knee) and Rhys Williams (inactive) are all ruled out. However, key creator Dominik Szoboszlai is fit and available, bringing 4 goals and 4 assists in this Champions League campaign, while attacking threats such as Mohamed Salah, Federico Chiesa and Cody Gakpo are also expected to be in contention.
Galatasaray’s issues are more concentrated in defence and depth. Mert Baltaci (suspended), C. Guner, Gokdeniz Gurpuz and Renato Nhaga (all inactive) plus Davinson Sanchez (suspension for yellow cards) and A. Unyay (injury) are sidelined. Crucially, top scorer Victor Osimhen is available, having produced 7 goals and 2 assists in the competition.
Attacking Strengths
In pure attacking terms, both sides retain their primary firepower: Liverpool keep Szoboszlai and their frontline intact, while Galatasaray travel with Osimhen leading an attack that has delivered 9 Champions League goals so far.
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