Liverpool receive Champions League boost as Galatasaray fans BANNED from clash

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool will host Galatasaray in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 clash without any away fans present after UEFA hit the Turkish club with a banLiverpool will play their Champions League last-16 clash against Galatasaray without any away fans present after the Turkish side were hit with a UEFA punishment.Their fans have been banned from the game at Anfield, which will be the second leg of their knockout clash. They attempted to appeal against the aforementioned penalties, but they were rejected by UEFA's Appeals Body on Wednesday.Galatasaray will host Liverpool in the first leg of the last-16 clash in Turkey on 10 March, but whatever happens they will make the trip to England without any travelling support.READ MORE: Arne Slot warned he will '100 percent' be sacked if Liverpool don't reach Champions LeagueREAD MORE: Liverpool's predicted Premier League points tally in battle for Champions League placeThat could prove crucial, especially if they have a lead to defend.

Galatasaray are underdogs in the tie but they've shown they can mix it with some of the European heavyweights. In the knockout play-offs, they beat Juventus 7-5 on aggregate which saw them score twice in extra time.They've also been able to down Liverpool this season.

Their only two hopes of a trophy are on the European stage and in the FA Cup, where they face Wolves in the fifth round on Friday night.Last term Liverpool, en route to the title, were knocked out of of the Champions League in the last 16. If they see off Galatasaray, the Reds know they will face either the Parisians or Chelsea.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.