It's Galatasaray vs Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League
It's Galatasaray vs Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League
Welcome to our live coverage of Liverpool's Champions League round of 16 first-leg tie against Galatasaray at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi RAMS Park. Kick off is 5.45pm.
Istanbul will always have a special place in Liverpool's European past. But this evening it is all about the present as the Reds return to Turkey for the second time this season.
ultimately didn't prove too damaging to qualification, but as Arne Slot's side enter the knockout stage, they'll be desperate to take a good result back to Anfield for next week's second encounter.
Liverpool will be without Alisson Becker in Turkey after , but after beating Wolves at the second time of asking on Friday, hopes will be high of a positive result.
Our very own Ian Doyle is in Istanbul to provide the latest updates, backed up by Paul Gorst back at base. Kick-off is at 5.45pm and you can follow all the latest with us.