Where to watch Galatasaray x Liverpool: Line-up confirmed for today’s UEFA Champions League game By Carolina Costa
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Galatasaray and Liverpool face each other this Tuesday (March 10, 2026) in the first leg of the round of 16 of UEFA’s Liga of Campeões. The confrontation takes place at Rams Park Stadyumu, at Istambul, at Turquia, starting at 5:45 pm local time (2:45 pm at Brasília). The teams are looking for an advantage for the return game, scheduled for the 18th at Anfield. Referee Jesús Gil Manzano, from Espanha, commands the match, with an average of 5.08 cards per game in the competition.
Coach Okan Buruk commands Galatasaray in a 4-2-3-1 formation, taking advantage of the support of the fans at home. Liverpool, under the command of Arne Slot, also adopts the 4-2-3-1 and arrives motivated after advancing in FA Cup recently. Ambas the teams have already faced each other in the league phase of the competition, with Galatasaray winning 1-0 in Istambul, which increases expectations for the knockout duel.
Galatasaray confirmed lineup
The Galatasaray starting team enters the field with Uğurcan Çakır in goal. The defense has Wilfried Singo, Davinson Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı and Ismail Jakobs. In the middle, Lucas Torreira and Mario Lemina form the containment, while Barış Alper Yılmaz, Okan Buruk is betting on the offensive strength of Osimhen, who has already scored against the English this season.
The Turkish team is enjoying a good domestic moment and is looking to repeat its positive performance against Liverpool in the previous phase. Rams Park should present an intense atmosphere, a historic factor in the club’s European games. Jogadores like Bardakcı and Sánchez are key players in the defense to contain the visitors’ quick attacks.
Liverpool confirmed lineup
Liverpool lines up with Giorgi Mamardashvili in goal, as Alisson is out due to injury. The defensive line has Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk and Milos Kerkez. In midfield, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai organize the game, with Mohamed Salah,
Arne Slot faces important absences, such as Alisson, Wataru Endo and others injured. Apesar Furthermore, the squad has the quality to press and create chances. Salah remains the main offensive threat, with a record of goals in knockout stages.
Where to watch live Galatasaray x Liverpool
The live broadcast of the match takes place on TNT Sports on closed TV and on HBO Max on streaming. The channels cover the game with expert narration and commentary. Torcedores can also follow official UEFA apps and live scoring platforms for real-time updates.
Several options are available depending on the region, but on Brasil TNT and HBO Max are the main ones. The clash promises intensity from the start, with both teams prioritizing the attack.
Absences and highlighted players
Galatasaray has Enes Emre Büyük out, while Liverpool deals with absences like Stefan Bajčetić, Alexander Isak, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, Federico Chiesa and Alisson. Essas casualties force tactical adjustments on both sides.
Victor Osimhen stands out in the Galatasaray due to his finishing ability and presence in the area. No Liverpool, Mohamed Salah remains decisive in big games, with speed and precision in finishing.
- Osimhen scored in the previous win over Liverpool this season.
- Salah has a high goal average in the Champions round of 16.
- Both teams have high goal averages in the competition.
- The Spanish referee tends to hand out cards in intense duels.
Context of the knockout clash
The first game of the round of 16 represents an opportunity for Galatasaray to build a home advantage before the return in Anfield. Liverpool looks for a positive result outside to facilitate classification. Recent history slightly favors the Turks at Istambul, but the English have a tradition of reversing scores.
The match is part of the knockout phase of the Champions League 2025/26, with the teams coming from solid campaigns in the group stage and play-offs. The winner advances to the quarterfinals.
Additional match details
Rams Park Stadyumu hosts the duel with a capacity for thousands of fans. The expectation is for a full house and constant pressure on Liverpool. Arne Slot highlighted the need for precise action to neutralize the opponent’s quick transitions.
Okan Buruk emphasizes the fighting spirit and quality of the Turkish squad. The confrontation could define the direction of the competition for both teams.
