Liverpool's Champions League Hopes Hang by a Thread After Shock Defeat to Galatasaray
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Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat against Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 first leg, leaving the Reds in danger of a shock exit.
Mario Lemina's goal in the first half at raucous RAMS Park left Arne Slot's side with a disjointed display.
The six-time European champions hope to salvage a turbulent campaign by winning the Champions League for the first time since 2019.
Liverpool, languishing in sixth place in the Premier League, will need a second leg escape act at Anfield on March 18 to avoid arguably the lowest moment in their miserable season.
Mohamed Salah made his 81st Champions League appearance for Liverpool, surpassing Jamie Carragher for the most games in the competition by a Reds player.
However, it was a night to forget for the Egypt forward, who was hauled off in the 60th minute after an anonymous performance.
Galatasaray extended their unbeaten run in home knockout matches in the competition to 11 matches since 1973.
