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Learn more Watch Galatasaray vs Liverpool for free Liverpool continue their UEFA Champions League campaign as they face Galatasaray on September 30. Key EventsRed card for Galatasaray14:5315:05Ian DoyleCelebrate good timesKareem Ahmed celebrates after scoring the first goal during the game between Galatasaray U19 vs Liverpool U19 at Esenler Erok Stadium on September 30 2025 (Image: John Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)15:00KEY EVENTReport: Galatasaray U19s 0-2 Liverpool U19sLiverpool's Under-19s got their first win of this season's UEFA Youth League with a 2-0 victory over Galatasaray in Istanbul on Tuesday afternoon.
But the young Reds now have four points from six from their opening two UEFA Youth League games.14:53KEY EVENTRed card for GalatasarayYasin Kasal has been dismissed after catching Martin with a high boot to the thigh.That was a bit naughty, to be honest.14:50Ian DoyleFinal Liverpool subMartin is on for Sonni-Lambie for the closing moments.14:49Ian DoyleFive minutes additional timeNot long for the young Reds to hold out here.Galatasaray have in truth been very poor.14:40Ian DoyleAnother Liverpool subUpton is on for Airoboma, who has a touch of cramp.Inside the last 10 minutes and Liverpool are looking to just play this one out.14:31Paul GorstTrent flowing“Oh what a pass that is!” Rob Page is heard saying as Trent Kone-Doherty plays and outside-of-the-foot ball to substitute Oliver O’Connor.The forward is fouled though before he can make the most of it and the free-kick, struck by Kone-Doherty is blocked by the wall.14:23Ian DoyleLiverpool subsO'Connor comes on for the stricken Ahmed after 68 minutes.Lonmeni is also on for Bradshaw.14:21Ian DoyleLiverpool injury blowAhmed has pulled up with a hamstring problem.The scorer of the opening goal isn't going to feature again here, it doesn't look like.14:20Ian DoyleChance for LiverpoolKone-Doherty has been a regular outlet and he has once again got in down the left and won a corner by forcing a save.From the corner, Kone-Doherty has a shot off the line then Airoboma has two shots blocked.14:18Paul GorstNyoni standing outTrey Nyoni has been the best player on the pitch for my money as we approach the hour mark here.The captain is always been willing to take the ball in all areas of the pitch and has constantly been an outlet for his team-mates, who know they can trust him to take care of possession.14:15Ian DoyleMidfield scuffleThe action isn't anywhere near as relentless as the first half.However, Liverpool remain pretty comfortable and are starting to get a few more half-chances.Once again the final ball is lacking, though.14:06Ian DoyleGood blockAiroboma makes a good block from a shot to concede a corner.Galatasaray continue to be given encouragement by Liverpool getting their final ball wrong so often.A third away goal finishes this game, but a home one changes the game completely.14:04Ian DoyleTrey coolNyoni picked up a knock in the first half and was struggling for a while.However, he is moving pretty freely now so it clearly isn't an issue.14:02Ian DoyleSecond half underwayGalatasaray get us restarted. Can Liverpool's youngsters see this one out?13:54Paul GorstView from IstanbulRob Page’s side well worth their half-time lead.Should be home and hosed already but so little threat from the hosts at Eselner Stadium means it might be straightforward after the restart.Famous last words and all that.13:47KEY EVENTHalf-time: Galatasaray U19s 0-2 Liverpool U19sGoals from Ahmed and Sonni-Lambie have Liverpool in total control.But they should be ahead by a lot more, hitting the woodwork twice and wasting a lot of openings with a poor final ball.13:43Ian DoyleOffside offside offsideThere have been a LOT of offsides against Liverpool this half.Galatasaray are playing a very high line and it's up to the Reds to play the right pass.They should be out of sight by now.13:39Ian DoyleThe second goalJosh Sonni-Lambie of Liverpool U19 scoring the second goal during the UEFA Youth League match against Galatasaray U19 at Esenler Erok Stadium on September 30 2025 (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)13:34Paul GorstWoodwork againShould be 3-0, Sonni-Lambie heads against the frame of the goal at the back post.Liverpool looking like they’ll score every time they go forward at the moment.
A dominant first half in Istanbul.13:32Ian DoyleNyoni injuredNyoni took a knock while attempting a tackle a few minutes ago and he's struggling to shake that off.Worth keeping an eye on.13:28Ian DoyleLiverpool pushed backGalatasaray have finally got a bit of a grip on the game and are starting to ask some questions of Liverpool.No real issues for Hall in the away goal so far.13:22Paul GorstDominant Reds/GreensSonni-Lambie makes it 2-0 at the second attempt from Kone-Doherty’s cross.Nothing less than the visitors deserve here, they’ve been the better side by far. Galatasaray U19s 0-2 Liverpool U19s (Sonni-Lambie)And another!13:19Ian DoyleAnother openingLiverpool will be disappointed they aren't out of sight after 20 minutes.Sonni-Lambie has a shot saved by Galatasaray goalkeeper Enes Buyuk, who has been very busy and to be fair looks decent.Certainly a lot more convincing than some of the defenders ahead of him.13:14Ian DoyleNot so LuckyShould be 2-0 for Liverpool.Ayman sends over a great corner to the far post and Lucky is unmarked from close range but the keeper saves his header.13:13Ian DoyleThe opening goalAnd what a nicely worked one it was too.Kareem Ahmed of Liverpool U19 scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Youth League match against Galatasaray U19 at Esenler Erok Stadium on September 30 2025 (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Kareem Ahmed of Liverpool U19 celebrating scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Youth League match against Galatasaray U19 at Esenler Erok Stadium on September 30 2025 (Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)13:12Paul GorstDuo in the moodLiverpool have already created more chances in 10 minutes than they did across the entirety of their goalless draw with Atletico it seems.I fancy Rob Page’s team to get a few more here on the early evidence.