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Liverpool vs. Galatasaray Lineups, Qualification Scenarios, Preview
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Liverpool vs. Galatasaray Lineups, Qualification Scenarios, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Manuel Meza Cienfuegos  |  Last updated Mar 18, 2026 10:48 AM ET

Liverpool hosts Galatasaray at Anfield this Wednesday, March 18, at 4:00 p.m. ET, in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16.

The Reds lost the first leg on an early goal by Mario Lemina in the seventh minute. Although Arne Slot's team remains the favorite, if there is a club that can pull off a surprise in this edition of the UCL, it is Victor Osimhen and co.

Here is the full key pre-match information, including how and where to watch live, Athlon’s must-watch rating, injuries, predicted lineups, and more.

Liverpool vs. Galatasaray: Athlon Must-Watch Rating

If Galatasaray holds its lead, it will be the surprise of the day, but if Liverpool comes back, it will be a significant statement, plus if it advances, it will face Paris Saint-Germain, which eliminated it last year. A lot is at stake, so it is a must-watch match. We give it a 9/10 must-watch rating.

Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Curtis Jones (C) and Mohamed Salah (R) during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Liverpool and Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on February 14, 2026, in Liverpool, England.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images

How & Where to Watch Liverpool vs. Galatasaray? Live Streaming & TV Channels

The Liverpool vs. Galatasaray match will be available to watch on both television and streaming platforms. In the United States, you can enjoy it through Paramount+ and ViX.

In the UK and Ireland, it will be available on TNT Sports and discovery+, while in Canada, you can tune in on DAZN and fuboTV.

Country TV Channel / Streaming

United States

Paramount+, TUDN USA, UniMás, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, ViX

United Kingdom

TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+, discovery+ App, tabii, TalkSport Radio UK, BBC Radio 5 Live

Ireland Republic

RTE 2, RTE Player, TNT Sports 1, discovery+, discovery+ App, tabii, TalkSport Radio UK, BBC Radio 5 Live

Canada

DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada

Mexico

FOX One

Injuries & Predicted Lineups for Liverpool and Galatasaray

Liverpool

  • Goalkeeper: Alisson.
  • Defenders: Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez.
  • Midfielders: Mac Allister, Gravenberch.
  • Forwards: Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ekitike.

Alexander Isak (leg), Giovanni Leoni (knee), Conor Bradley (knee), and Wataru Endo (ankle) are all out for this game.

Galatasaray

  • Goalkeeper: Cakir.
  • Defenders: Sallai, Singo, Bardakci, Jakobs.
  • Midfielders: Torreira, Lemina, Sara.
  • Forwards: Yilmaz, Lang, Osimhen.

Enes Buyuk (shoulder), Metehan Baltaci (ineligible), Gokdeniz Gurpuz (ineligible), Renato Nhaga (ineligible), and Davinson Sanchez (suspended) are all unavailable for the Turkish club.

Liverpool vs. Galatasaray: Qualification Scenarios

Liverpool needs a win by at least two goals to advance, while a draw is enough for Galatasaray. The winner will face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals after the French side defeated Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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