Galatasaray achieved a narrow 1-0 win against Liverpool on March 10 in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, with Mario Lemina scoring the decisive goal in the 7th minute. The goal came after Lemina capitalized on a header from Victor Osimhen, managing to beat Liverpool's substitute goalkeeper Giorgio Marmadsahvili, as Alisson was unavailable due to injury. This result puts pressure on Liverpool to overturn the deficit in the return match at Anfield.

The match was poised for an early goal for Liverpool, but Florian Wirtz squandered a significant opportunity just two minutes into the game, shooting wide when he had an open goal after a mistake from Lemina. Initially, Galatasaray struggled to maintain composure in the back, but Liverpool failed to capitalize on their shaky start, which allowed the Turkish side to establish their lead early.

With the victory, Galatasaray will head into the second leg of the tie with a slight advantage, but Liverpool, known for their strong home performances, will be keen to overturn the result. The defeat raises questions about Liverpool's current form in European competitions, and the upcoming tie at Anfield will be crucial for both teams' aspirations in the Champions League this season.