UEFA Champions League / Galatasaray - Liverpool: who is the favorite?

10.03.26 FT Champions League

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An electric atmosphere awaits Liverpool in Istanbul. The Champions League draw has produced a spectacular showdown between Galatasaray and the Reds in the round of 16. The first leg will take place on March 10 in the Turkish club's cauldron, with a highly anticipated return at Anfield on March 17.

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On the domestic front, Galatasaray are in scintillating form. Sitting top of the Süper Lig with 55 points (17 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses), the Istanbul side also boasts one of Europe's most lethal attacks with 55 goals scored and just 17 conceded. Liverpool, meanwhile, are sixth in the Premier League (13 wins, 6 draws, 8 losses) and have had a more inconsistent season, despite a solid showing in the group stage.

Despite the Turkish side's current momentum, Liverpool remain the analysts' favorites. Statistical projections give them about a 9.1% chance of winning the competition, compared to less than 2% for Galatasaray. The Reds will need to stay alert, though: the Istanbul club already beat them 1-0 in the group stage last September, thanks to Victor Osimhen.

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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