Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to reach Champions League quarter-finalsBy Carl Markham, Press AssociationLiverpool finally found a performance befitting their proud European history when they needed it the most to book a place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a thumping 4-0 victory at home to Galatasaray. Arne Slot’s side overturned a one-goal first-leg deficit and provided a stirring response to their growing number of critics. After a stuttering season of torpor and frustration, this was a high-energy performance more akin to the days of head coach Slot’s predecessor Jurgen Klopp. But three goals inside 11 minutes from Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and, eventually, Salah – becoming the first African player to score 50 Champions League goals – set up a meeting with holders Paris St Germain, who a year ago eliminated Liverpool on penalties. It was just the boost Salah needed and when his powerful half-volley was batted away, Gravenberch bounced in the rebound.

Source: Irish Independent March 19, 2026 10:54 UTC