Liverpool face uphill struggle in Champions League after Galatasaray defeat

• Liverpool face an uphill battle in the Champions League after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in the first leg of their last-16 tie.
• The Reds started brightly at Rams Park but found themselves behind within seven minutes when Mario Lemina arrived unmarked to power home from Victor Osimhen’s header.
• Galatasaray were fortunate not to extend their lead before the break, with Giorgi Mamardashvili making crucial saves from Davinson Sanchez and Osimhen. Liverpool also had their chances in a chaotic first half, Florian Wirtz twice going close.
• Unable to break down the Turkish side, Liverpool struggled to find a way back into the game, with Galatasaray threatening further before the final whistle.
• The result leaves the Premier League giants with a significant task ahead of next week's return leg at Anfield.