Can Liverpool handle Galatasaray in the UCL? Statistics reveal they haven't won in 20 years, with a zero win rate this season.
On 18 Mar 2026 GMT+7, the “Reds” Liverpool are set to host Galatasaray at Anfield on Wednesday night, 18 March (early morning 19 March) at 03:00 Thai time, in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg. In the first leg in Istanbul, Liverpool suffered a painful 0-1 defeat and must now fight for survival on home ground.
Looking back at their last 5 encounters, a worrying trend for Liverpool fans is Galatasaray's clear advantage, having won 4 times compared to Liverpool's single victory.
Even more striking, the last time Liverpool beat Galatasaray was way back on 28 September 2006 during the UCL group stage, narrowly winning 3-2. That means nearly 20 years have passed without Liverpool managing to defeat the Turkish side.
Matters are more concerning this season, as Galatasaray has already beaten Liverpool twice: once in the league phase in September 2025 and again in the first leg of the Round of 16.
However, there is some hope for the hosts, as Galatasaray has never won at Anfield. They have visited twice, drawing 0-0 in 2002 and losing 2-3 in 2006.
Galatasaray’s record playing in England is poor, with 1 win, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Notably, their sole victory on English soil was at Manchester United’s home three years ago under the current manager Okan Buruk.
Additionally, Galatasaray’s overall statistics in England are not strong: 1 win, 3 draws, and 8 losses. Intriguingly, that single English win came at Manchester United’s stadium three years ago, led by Okan Buruk, who remains their manager tonight.