Galatasaray vs Liverpool live: Early Lemina goal gives hosts narrow win in chaotic Champions League first-leg tie

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Mario Lemina made the difference tonight after yet more controversial refereeing decisions and two disallowed goals - and Liverpool were lucky not to go further behind.(AFP via Getty Images)Flo Clifford10 March 2026 19:48FULL-TIME! Galatasaray 1-0 LiverpoolThe referee blows the final whistle and Galatasaray will take a slender lead to Anfield next week!Chris Wilson10 March 2026 19:41Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool90 +4 minsIt rolls out to Jakobs and he lashes a shot over!Chris Wilson10 March 2026 19:39Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool90 +4 minsInto the final minute of added time as Robertson heads behind for a corner.

Chris Wilson10 March 2026 19:38Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool90 +3 minsLate subs from the hosts to waste a bit of time. Chris Wilson10 March 2026 19:37Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool90 +2 minsInto the first of four added minutes as a shot from range is blasted narrowly wide of the Galatasaray goal!Chris Wilson10 March 2026 19:36Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool90 minsA late booking for Sanchez will see him ruled out of the second leg.

At the other end, Yilmaz takes too heavy a touch on the left and appears to pull his hamstring!Chris Wilson10 March 2026 19:35Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool88 minsHalf a chance for the visitors late on as Ekitike rises highest but can only power his header over. Chris Wilson10 March 2026 19:33