Istanbul: Last night’s UEFA Champions League match saw Galatasaray secure a 1-0 victory over Liverpool, with the Turkish league leaders hosting the English Premier League frontrunners. The solitary goal of the match came from a penalty converted by Victor Osimhen in the 16th minute, which proved decisive. Liverpool’s attempts to breach Galatasaray’s defense were unsuccessful, resulting in their second consecutive defeat. This loss leaves Liverpool with 3 points from 2 matches, placing them 16th, while Galatasaray also holds 3 points and resides in 18th place.

According to Thai News Agency, Liverpool faced further setbacks with injuries to key players Alisson Becker and Hugo Ekitike during the game. Coach Arner Slott expressed concern over Becker’s availability for the upcoming match against Chelsea, though Ekitike’s injury is deemed minor, with hopes of his recovery in time for the weekend clash. Meanwhile, Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk commended his team’s disciplined performance, which was instrumental in
overcoming Liverpool’s formidable squad.

In other UEFA Champions League results, Real Madrid triumphed over Kairat with a 5-0 win, Atalanta defeated Club Brugge 2-1, and Chelsea edged past Benfica with a 1-0 victory. Inter Milan dominated Slavia Prague 3-0, and Bayern Munich secured a 5-1 win against Paphos. Atletico Madrid had a commanding 5-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, while Olympique Marseille dispatched Ajax Amsterdam 4-0.

The football action continues tonight with a highly anticipated match between Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Barcelona, managed by Hansi Flick, aims to maintain their unbeaten run and secure a victory against PSG. Key players like Lamine Yamal are fit, though Firmin Lopez and Raphinha remain sidelined. PSG, led by Luis Enrique, faces injury challenges but sees the return of Vitinha and Joao Neves to bolster their lineup. Both teams are poised for an exciting encounter, promising entertainment for fans.