Champions League: Liverpool Loses, Spurs Crushed
Liverpool lost to Galatasaray 1-0 [https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/0310/1562667-champions-league-galatasaray-v-liverpool-updates/], while Atlético Madrid thrashed Tottenham 5-2 [https://theguardian.com/football/live/2026/mar/10/newcastle-barcelona-atletico-tottenham-champions-league-last-16-first-legs-live]. Can Liverpool recover at Anfield?
Galatasaray's win came via a second-half goal from Dries Mertens, putting Liverpool on the back foot in the tie. Liverpool will need to overturn the deficit in the return leg at Anfield to progress in the Champions League. Atlético Madrid's Antoine Griezmann and Ángel Correa each scored as Tottenham's defense crumbled. Tottenham now faces a daunting task to stay in the competition, needing to score at least three goals in the second leg at home. Liverpool had several chances but couldn't convert, with Galatasaray's goalkeeper Fernando Muslera making some crucial saves. The Reds will be hoping their home form and attacking prowess can turn things around.
