Galatasaray secured a 1-0 home victory against Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Mario Lemina's early header in the seventh minute proved to be the decisive goal.
Despite Liverpool's pressure, Galatasaray maintained momentum. Both teams had goals disallowed late in the match. Victor Osimhen's effort was ruled out for offside in the build-up, and Liverpool's late equalizer following a scramble was disallowed after a VAR review, with the ball appearing to strike an opponent's hand.
The return leg is scheduled for March 18.