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Liverpool FC v Galatasaray SK - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Van Dijk: Liverpool 'won't get carried away'

Liverpool produced arguably their finest performance of the campaign to date on Wednesday night, blowing away Galatasaray with a display of relentless energy. Despite the 4-0 victory, Virgil van Dijk warned his teammates not to "get carried away" after the victory.

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Slot delivers Salah update after Liverpool star asks to be subbed

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has offered an injury update on Mohamed Salah after he asked to be substituted in the second half of Wednesday's Champions League last 16 second leg against Galatasaray. The Egypt international missed a penalty in the game but redeemed himself by bagging an assist and a wonderful goal as the Reds progressed to the quarter-finals.

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Gerrard slams ‘embarrassing’ and ‘pathetic’ Galatasaray

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard was highly critical of Galatasaray in the wake of Wednesday's 4-0 win for the Reds at Anfield in the Champions League. Arne Slot's side overcame a 1-0 defeat in the first leg to progress 4-1 on aggregate but Gerrard was not happy with the behaviour of some of the visiting players. Liverpool now go on to face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals.

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📽️ | Kane and Salah hit 50 UCL goals!

Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah reached a significant milestone in the Champions League on Wednesday night, with both players hitting the 50-goal mark in the competition. The achievement sees the Bayern Munich striker and the Liverpool forward cap off an incredible evening for their respective sides as they each booked a place in the quarter-finals.

Galatasaray AS v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg

Why Van Dijk could face a Champions League suspension

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is among three key players walking a disciplinary tightrope as the Reds prepare for their crucial Champions League last-16 second leg against Galatasaray. Following a narrow 1-0 defeat in Istanbul, Arne Slot’s side must overturn the deficit at Anfield to keep their European ambitions alive. However, the threat of suspension looms large over the squad, with several starters just one booking away from a costly ban.

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Positive signs for Isak, but Slot urges patience

Arne Slot has provided a positive update on Alexander Isak's recovery following a long-term injury layoff, though the Liverpool boss warned that fans will have to wait a little longer to see the striker back in action. The Swedish international has been sidelined since December after undergoing surgery on a fractured fibula.

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Robertson tells team-mates: Prove you're good enough for Liverpool

Andy Robertson has urged his Liverpool team-mates to rise to the occasion and prove their worth at Anfield amid growing scrutiny. Following a frustrating draw against Tottenham Hotspur, the Scotland captain insists the squad must unite to ease the mounting pressure on manager Arne Slot ahead of a crucial Champions League second-leg clash with Galatasaray.

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Szoboszlai takes aim at Liverpool fans

Dominik Szoboszlai has issued a blunt wake-up call to both his team-mates and the Liverpool faithful following a damaging 1-1 draw against Tottenham. The Hungarian midfielder, who opened the scoring at Anfield, expressed his deep frustration with supporters who opted to leave the stadium before the final whistle. With Liverpool's Champions League hopes hanging by a thread, Szoboszlai insisted that a fractured atmosphere is actively hindering the team’s performance.

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Osimhen reveals how he 'snapped' as father passed amid transfer chaos

Victor Osimhen has revealed the painful moment that nearly pushed him to quit football. The Galatasaray striker recalled his time at Lille when his father’s health was deteriorating in Nigeria. While he desperately tried to return home, he says his former representatives focused on completing a multi-million-euro transfer instead, a situation that caused him immense emotional turmoil.

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📽️ | Osimhen moved to tears by Galatasaray tifo

Victor Osimhen was overcome with emotion ahead of Galatasaray's Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash against Liverpool on Tuesday night. Moments before kick-off at a raucous Rams Park, the home supporters unveiled a massive, poignant tifo featuring a portrait of the Nigerian striker alongside his late mother. The banner was accompanied by a powerful message that clearly resonated with the 27-year-old forward: "We are family and family is everything."

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Osimhen sure Galatasaray 'can hurt' Liverpool at Anfield

Victor Osimhen was the architect of a famous European night in Istanbul as Galatasaray secured a vital 1-0 lead over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie. The Nigerian superstar provided a sublime assist for Mario Lemina to net the only goal of the game, leaving the Premier League giants with plenty of work to do in the return leg. Following the final whistle, a defiant Osimhen warned the Reds that the Turkish champions have what it takes to finish the job on Merseyside.

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Has Osimhen missed his chance to join a UCL contender?

It's been a little over two years since Victor Osimhen revealed that he'd made up his mind on which club to join after Napoli. Just three days later, Partenopei president Aurelio De Laurentiis revealed that the striker would "go to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain or some Premier League team". Osimhen instead ended up in Istanbul playing for Galatasaray, the biggest team in Turkey but not exactly the destination the Nigeria international had in mind when he announced his intention to leave Naples.

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Buruk eyes Gala advantage over Liverpool

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has urged his players to harness the power of the Rams Park crowd when they face Liverpool in the Champions League last-16 on Tuesday. The Turkish side are looking to repeat their success from the league phase, where a 1-0 victory in Istanbul proved they can handle the Premier League giants on their own turf.

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Alisson ruled out as Liverpool head to Istanbul

Liverpool's Champions League ambitions have been rocked by the news that Alisson will miss the first leg of their last-16 clash against Galatasaray. The Brazilian shot-stopper, who is still widely considered to be one of the world's top goalkeepers, was a notable absentee as the Reds confirmed their 21-man travelling squad for the daunting trip to Istanbul.

Frequently asked questions

Gegründet wurde der Liverpool Football Club im Jahr 1892.

Der Liverpool FC befindet sich im Besitz der US-amerikanischen Fenway Sports Group. Führende Figur der Eigentümergruppe ist der Unternehmer John W. Henry als Mehrheitseigner.

Die FSG übernahm den Traditionsklub im Jahr 2010 und hält darüber hinaus Beteiligungen an weiteren Sportteams, darunter die Boston Red Sox aus der Major League Baseball.

Das Stadion des Liverpool FC heißt Anfield und ist seit der Gründung die Heimspielstätte der Reds.

Das Anfield Stadium bietet Platz für 61.276 Zuschauer und verfügt ausschließlich über Sitzplätze.

Der Liverpool FC gehört mit 52 Titeln zu den erfolgreichsten Fußballklubs Englands und der Welt. International triumphierte der Verein sechsmal in der Champions League. Hinzu kommen vier UEFA-Supercups und eine FIFA-Klub-Weltmeisterschaft.

Mit 20 englischen Meisterschaften teilt sich der Liverpool FC den Rekord als erfolgreichster Klub Englands mit Manchester United.

Ian Callaghan (1960-1978) ist mit 855 Pflichtspielen Rekordspieler beim FC Liverpool.

Ian Rush ist der Rekordtorschütze in der Geschichte der Reds und brachte es in seiner Karriere auf insgesamt 339 Pflichtspieltore für den Klub. 

Im Trikot des FC Liverpool standen im Laufe der Jahre zahlreiche Weltstars wie Steven Gerrard, Ian Rush, Robbie Fowler, Luis Suarez, Fernando Torres, Virgil van Dijk und Mohamed Salah.

Die Geschichte des Liverpool FC ist von zahlreichen herausragenden Trainern geprägt. An der Spitze steht Bob Paisley als erfolgreichster Trainer der Vereinsgeschichte (u.a. 6x englische Meisterschaft und 3x Champions League), während auch Joe Fagan, Rafael Benitez und Jürgen Klopp den Klub nachhaltig prägten.

Aufgrund seiner roten Vereinsfarben ist der FC Liverpool unter dem Spitznamen "The Reds" bekannt und wird im Alltag oft schlicht "LFC" genannt.