Is Liverpool v Galatasaray on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Champions League

Football
19 Mar 2026 • 2:51 AM MYT
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Liverpool must overturn Galatasaray and a first-leg defeat as they return to Anfield looking to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

The Reds lost 1-0 in Istanbul last week following Mario Lemina’s early goal, the second time they had lost to the Turkish side this season, and they will require a big performance under the lights at Anfield to get through.

But the pressure on Arne Slot’s shoulders intensified following a poor 1-1 draw against struggling Tottenham on Sunday, as Liverpool were booed off after allowing the game to slip from their control and conceding another late goal.

Now Liverpool need a response to stay alive in the Champions League and stop their season from falling into crisis - but Galatasaray will be full of confidence after knocking out Juventus in the play-off rounds and having beaten Liverpool twice already this campaign.

Here’s everything you need to know

When is Liverpool v Galatasaray?

Kick-off is at 8pm at Anfield on Wednesday 18 March.

How can I watch it?

It will be shown on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+. Build-up will be from 7pm.

Line-ups

Liverpool XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Ekitike, Wirtz.

Galatasaray XI: Cakir; Boey, Singo, Bardakci, Jakobs; Torreira, Lemina; Sallai, Sara, Yilmaz; Osimhen.

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