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📝 22:26

REPORT | Atlético Madrid 5-2 Tottenham

FromTheSpot’s Tom Gibson was in attendance at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano as Tottenham sunk to a 5-2 defeat.

Here’s his match report.

Champions League

Atlético Madrid 5-2 Tottenham: Ruthless Atlético dominate lacklustre Spurs in first leg of Champions League clash

Spanish giants Atlético Madrid breezed past Spurs in their UEFA Champions League first leg tie with a stunning 5-2 victory at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. 10 March 2026

By Rhys Webb

📝 22:16

We’ll bring you full match reports for Atlético Madrid v Tottenham and Newcastle v Barcelona shortly.

By Rhys Webb

📝 21:59

An ending fitting of the match

Well it proved to be a frantic ending in what was all-in-all a frantic match.

Harvey Barnes thought he had sent Newcastle to Spain with a goal advantage, only for Lamine Yamal to level things up with the last kick of the game from the penalty spot.

Late, late drama at St James’!

By Oli Russell

🏁 FT 21:58

FT | Atlético Madrid 5-2 Tottenham

A late clash of heads between João Palhinha and Cristian Romero in the Spanish capital delays the final whistle, but Tottenham are eventually condemned to a 5-2 defeat at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.Palhinha left the field and Spurs looked set to finish with 10 men, but Romero then required further assistance and the referee blew for full time.

Spurs fell behind early on and quickly collapsed, but improved as proceedings continued and stand a chance – albeit a slim one – of producing a stunning comeback in North London next week.

By Rhys Webb

🏁 FT 21:55

FT | Newcastle 1 – 1 Barcelona

And breathe…

By Oli Russell

⚽ 90+6′ 21:54

GOAL | Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal calmly dispatches into the bottom left corner. Ramsdale goes the wrong way.

By Oli Russell

🏁 21:53

Bayern put six past lacklustre Atalanta!

Bayern Munich will take a commanding 6–1 lead back to Germany for the second leg, with the tie looking all but wrapped up. Three goals in the first half and another three after the break saw Vincent Kompany’s side completely dominate Atalanta.

By Sam Lowen

📝 90+6′ 21:53

No complaints from Thiaw

Malick Thiaw dangles a tired leg out inside the box, leaving the referee no choice. Can Ramsdale be the hero of the night?

By Oli Russell

⚽ 90+3′ 21:53

GOAL | Mario Pasalic

Atalanta pull one back just before full time, but it may be nothing more than a consolation with five goals needed in Germany.

By Sam Lowen

📝 90+1′ 21:52

Three minutes added on in Madrid.

By Rhys Webb

🎯 90+5′ 21:52

OH MY WORD. Right at the death!

Olmo goes over and wins the penalty!

By Oli Russell

📝 90+3′ 21:51

Joe Willock shown a yellow for pulling a Barca man down.

By Oli Russell

📝 90′ 21:51

We’ll delve into this in more depth post-match once we’ve heard from Igor Tudor, but this really does feel like yet another turning point for Tottenham.

Their troubles this season have been well documented, and Tudor was appointed with the express goal of uniting a fractured squad and steering them to Premier League safety. Spurs were never in with a realistic chance of winning the Champions League, and so perhaps you could argue that this result is largely irrelevant, but what does bear significance is the Croatian’s attitude towards his players on the touchline.

The mood on the Tottenham bench is a somber one, and Tudor doesn’t exactly appear to have done much to improve it.

By Rhys Webb

📝 90+3′ 21:50

Tidy football when it counts for the Magpies. They really want to hold on to this

By Oli Russell

📝 90′ 21:48

Four minutes added time

Can the hosts hold on.

By Oli Russell

🔄 83′ 21:46

Djed Spence makes a point of tapping Igor Tudor on the shoulder after being replaced by Xavi Simons.

The Spurs boss has come under fire tonight for failing to acknowledge any of the players he has withdrawn.

By Rhys Webb

⚽ 87′ 21:45

GOAL | Harvey Barnes

We have a breakthrough!

Substitute Murphy hangs one up to the back post, where Barnes – who has got free of Raphinha – volleys past Garcia.

Not even VAR can rule this one out… check over!

By Oli Russell

📝 81′ 21:43

We’re into the final ten minutes in Madrid.

By Rhys Webb

🔄 80′ 21:42

Antoine Griezmann is replaced by Koke, and the Frenchman receives rapturous applause from the home faithful after a magnificent performance.

By Rhys Webb

📝 84′ 21:42

First sighting for Rashford

We’ve seen him do it before, from that range and that end! This time though, his strike isn’t a clean one and is easily blocked.

By Oli Russell

📝 78′ 21:41

And there comes another flurry of chances for the visitors!

Archie Gray can’t steer his volley on target, and Djed Spence’s cutback for Micky van de Ven is blazed over the crossbar.

By Rhys Webb

📝 78′ 21:39

There’s still time for another goal (or five) here…

By Rhys Webb

⚽ 75′ 21:38

GOAL | Dominic Solanke

Spurs have another!

Pedro Porro tees up Dominic Solanke, who takes a touch and thunders past Jan Oblak – who just can’t get a hand to it!

By Rhys Webb

📝 80′ 21:38

Barcelona hanging on

Half-hearted penalty appeals for Barnes and Gordon as Newcastle continue to batter on Barcelona’s door.

The La Liga side survive a couple of Newcastle corners also.

By Oli Russell

📝 78′ 21:36

St James’ Park is ready to erupt. The home fans know how important it could be to travel to Spain with a first leg advantage, and it seems the team feels the same way.

They look the side more likely to break the deadlock as of now.

By Oli Russell

🔄 71′ 21:35

Alphonso Davies has picked up an injury and comes off in tears as his night is brought to an early end, with Tom Bischof replacing him.

By Sam Lowen

🔄 73′ 21:34

Less than 20 minutes to go in the Spanish capital, and Julián Alvárez is denied his hat-trick as he’s replaced by Nico González.

By Rhys Webb

📝 75′ 21:32

OH SO CLOSE

Joelinton has the ball in the net after Barnes’ shot rattles off the upright. The Brazilian is clearly in an offside position however.

By Oli Russell

📝 70′ 21:31

Well… the less said about this, the better!

By Rhys Webb

🔄 73′ 21:31

Marc Bernal pulls up and is replaced by Marc Casado.

A new look central midfield for Barca.

By Oli Russell

📝 72′ 21:30

Can history repeat itself

The Geordie faithful will have hoped not to see Rashford introduced after his brace at St James’ in the league stages.

Can he be kept quiet for the remaining 20 minutes or so?

By Oli Russell

🔄 69′ 21:30

João Palhinha replaces Richarlison.

Atlético Madrid introduce Alexander Sorloth and and Pablo Barrios for Marcos Llorente and Ademola Lookman.

By Rhys Webb

🔄 70′ 21:28

Hansi Flick replies with changes of his own.

Dani Olmo for Pedri. Marcus Rashford for Lewandowski.

By Oli Russell

📝 69′ 21:27

MURPHY BLASTS OVER

A tricky but unmarked volley is blasted over by the man who has just been introduced.

By Oli Russell

⚽ 67′ 21:26

GOAL | Jamal Musiala

This is getting silly now! Another great goal for the German side as Nicolas Jackson gets to the byline on the right and pulls it across goal to Jamal Musiala, who has an open net and puts his side six goals to the good.

By Sam Lowen

📝 65′ 21:26

David de Gea weighs in on Kinsky substitution

In a post on X, David de Gea has voiced his support for Antonin Kinsky.

“No one who hasn’t been a goalkeeper can understand how difficult it is to play in this position,” the Spaniard writes.

“Keep your head up and you will go again.”

By Rhys Webb

📝 68′ 21:26

Joao Cancelo is shown the yellow card having swiped Jacob Murphy’s legs from under him.

By Oli Russell

🔄 67′ 21:25

Well just like that Eddie Howe makes his move.

Triple change for the hosts. Livramento for Trippier, Gordon for Osula and Murphy for Elanga.

By Oli Russell

📝 66′ 21:24

BIG CHANCE FOR BARCA

Lewandowski turns Raphina’s cross wide, really should have scored you would think!

By Oli Russell

⚽ 64′ 21:24

GOAL | Michael Olise

Michael Olise makes it five with a beautiful curling effort, bending it past Marco Carnesecchi.

By Sam Lowen

📝 65′ 21:23

Would you make a change?

It’s not for the want of trying but this Newcastle side just can’t make the breakthrough.

With a highly talented bench, including the likes of Anthony Gordon, when would you look to the subs if you were Eddie Howe?

By Oli Russell

📝 62′ 21:23

Archie Gray is also booked for a push and a shove.

By Rhys Webb

📝 60′ 21:22

Richarlison picks up a yellow card after catching Marcos Llorente’s ankle.

By Rhys Webb

📝 59′ 21:20

You’ve got to feel that Atléti have sealed their progression to the quarter-finals with that Álvarez goal, right?

By Rhys Webb

📝 60′ 21:19

End to end

We’re back to being a basketball match here, with yet another lung busting run from Lewis Hall having picked up from a wasted Barcelona counter attack.

The Magpies can’t prosper from the resulting corner though.

By Oli Russell

⚽ 55′ 21:17

GOAL | Julián Álvarez

Tottenham play a corner short before ultimately working it into the box, forcing a fine save from Jan Oblak – but Spurs’ hard work is swiftly undone as Atléti launch a rapid counterattack.

Just 12 seconds separated Oblak’s save and Julián Álvarez’s tidy finish, with the Argentine running half the length of the pitch on his own after a beautiful flick from Antoine Griezmann in the buildup.

Silky, silky stuff.

By Rhys Webb

📝 57′ 21:16

Elanga breaks the lines

Elanga blasts past Cubarsi but his cross is cut out before meeting Harvey Barnes.

Newcastle are turning the screw here.

By Oli Russell

📝 56′ 21:14

OSULA FIRES OVER

A lovely threaded ball by Lewis Hall finds Osula in behind on the left hand side, but he screws his shot high and wide into the Gallowgate.

By Oli Russell

📝 51′ 21:12

While we’ve got a relative lull in play compared to the frenetic start to the first half, I just want to touch upon Igor Tudor.

The interim Spurs boss didn’t so much as acknowledge Antonin Kinsky when he made the decision to haul the Champions League debutant off, just 16 minutes into tonight’s game. The 22-year-old Czech shotstopper trundled straight down the tunnel.

It was a nightmare debut, but you’ve got to feel for the lad.

By Rhys Webb

📝 52′ 21:11

Wasteful Tonali

The Italian gives possession back to Barca with a sloppy miss-placed pass.

You can’t keep doing that against this team and not expect to be punished surely?

By Oli Russell

⚽ 52′ 21:10

GOAL | Nicolas Jackson

Bayern Munich extend their lead, and the tie now looks out of reach for the Italian side. Luis Díaz rolls the ball to Nicolas Jackson inside the 18-yard box, and the striker slots it past Marco Carnesecchi.

By Sam Lowen

📝 48′ 21:10

A loose pass gives Spurs chance to break forward but there’s far too much on Pape Sarr’s ball for Richarlison.

By Rhys Webb

📝 50′ 21:09

Elanga doesn’t quite catch it

A messier opening five minutes has ensued at the start of this second half, neither teams taking control.

Elanga flashes a volley wide from a Trippier free kick. I’d call it a half chance…

By Oli Russell

📝 46′ 21:08

Ademola Lookman surges straight down the left flank and stabs a ball across the byline.

It’s held by Guglielmo Vicário, but only after Atléti appeal for a backpass. Nothing is given by the ref, though.

By Rhys Webb

📝 46′ 21:07

Back underway!

We are back underway here in Italy, with Bayern Munich making two changes and Atalanta one as they try to find a way back into the game.

By Sam Lowen

▶️ 46′ 21:06

More of the same?

We’re back underway at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

Conor Gallagher and Dominic Solanke have been brought into the fold at the expense of Mathys Tel and Randal Kolo Muani.

By Rhys Webb

▶️ 46′ 21:02

Back underway

Just like that Newcastle get us back underway, attacking the Gallowgate End.

No changes for either side.

By Oli Russell

📝 20:59

PLAYER RATINGS | Liverpool

After that chaotic first half across Europe, Liverpool’s defeat in Istanbul seems a lifetime ago.

But a Mario Lemina header condemned Arne Slot’s men to their second loss of the season at RAMS Park – and Ollie Whitmore ranked how each Liverpool player performed.

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By Rhys Webb

📝 20:56

First Half Thoughts

Chances were not hard to come by in the first half on Tyneside. However, a lack of clinical, cutting edge finishing and solid goal-keeping from both keepers means it remains level at 0-0.

Both sides have not been afraid to mix up their styles, with Newcastle in particular looking to turn their opponents around with balls in behind to wide players Barnes and Elanga.

Barca’s widemen also look dangerous with Raphina and Yamal a constant threat.

Don’t be surprised if it’s one of either side’s wingers that break the deadlock.

By Oli Russell

⏸️ HT 20:52

HT | Atlético Madrid 4-1 Tottenham

The referee blows his whistle, and Spurs have now got 15 minutes of much needed respite.

For want of a better word, it’s been an absolutely shambolic performance from the visitors.

Let’s try and sum it up quickly for those of you who are only just tuning in.

Igor Tudor’s men trailed by three goals within 15 minutes, substituted their goalkeeper, conceded again, scored a consolation, and were then lucky to keep all 11 men on the pitch after a rash challenge from Micky van de Ven.Have I missed anything?

By Rhys Webb

📝 20:52

HALF TIME

What a commanding display it’s been from Bayern Munich in Bergamo.

Playing much like the home side, goals from Josip Stanišić, Michael Olise, and Serge Gnabry have put Vincent Kompany’s side in the driving seat before half-time.

By Oliver Whitmore

⏸️ HT 20:49

HT | Newcastle 0-0 Barcelona

Well, Newcastle couldn’t quite profit from a late flurry of corners before the referee brings the first half to a close.

It’s been a highly entertaining affair so far, just missing the final breakthrough.

By Oli Russell

📝 45′ 20:49

There are two minutes added on at the Metropolitano.

By Rhys Webb

📝 20:48

INCREDIBLE!

The flags are waving, the fans are cheering and the goals are absolutely flying in here in Madrid.

Despite their heavy advantage, Atléti are challenging for every ball and playing like it is 0-0!

Body language is huge in football, and if you didn’t know anything about football and made an assumption, you would think it was Diego Simeone’s side that is 4-1 down. The Argentine manager is going absolutely ballistic at his players – these standards can’t drop!

Igor Tudor is on a more relaxed approach, arms folded and head down.

If he is to get his first win as Spurs manager tonight then it would take some doing, but never say never…

By Thomas Gibson

📝 45′ 20:47

Half penalty shout for Elanga

Elanga draws a little contact in the box but not enough to award a penalty according to the referee.

By Oli Russell

📝 42′ 20:47

Marcos Llorente slots wide of the target after Antoine Griezmann fails to connect with Matteo Ruggeri’s cross.

By Rhys Webb

📝 43′ 20:45

St James’ Park becoming aggitated

The home faithful clearly feel hard done by the decisions that aren’t going their way. And it’s fair to say they are letting the officials know.

By Oli Russell

📝 39′ 20:43

Micky van de Ven is a very lucky man.Just as Spurs look to be finding their footing, the Dutchman slides in late and is lucky to avoid being shown a straight red card.

By Rhys Webb

📝 41′ 20:43

No yellow for Lamal

That has to be a yellow for Lamal. If Tonali’s was, Lamal’s block on Lewis Hall has to be. The referee doesn’t agree though.

By Oli Russell

📝 40′ 20:42

OSULA INCHES AWAY FROM CONNECTING

The Newcastle striker can’t quite connect with Elanga’s cross for what would have been a certain goal.

By Oli Russell

📝 39′ 20:41

Trippier back on but not looking comfortable, especially seeing as though he faces Raphina!

By Oli Russell

📝 36′ 20:40

Cristian Romero hits the post from a corner!

By Rhys Webb

📝 36′ 20:39

Ramsdale saves

Kieran Trippier gives the ball away, leading Raphina to find Fermin Lopez, who’s shot is held by Ramsdale.

Trippier is down as a result needing treatment.

By Oli Russell

📝 34′ 20:38

Julián Alvárez whips a teasing ball into a crowded box, but it’s held again by Guglielmo Vicário.

The goalkeeper has made some decent saves since replacing Antonin Kinsky just under 20 minutes ago.

By Rhys Webb

📝 33′ 20:37

SAVE!

Guglielmo Vicario produces a fine save at his near post to deny Ademola Lookman, who managed to get the better of Pedro Porro.

By Rhys Webb

📝 34′ 20:36

Tonali into the book

Sandro Tonali gets the night’s first booking for a pull back on Raphina.

By Oli Russell

📝 33′ 20:36

Diego Simeone is rather animated on the touchline.

He wants more from Atléti who, after their early flurry, haven’t scored in over 10 minutes!

By Rhys Webb

📝 34′ 20:35

Elanga tests Garcia

Elanga has another go from range but Garcia is behind it yet again

By Oli Russell

📝 30′ 20:34

A frantic first half an hour

Well it looks like they are stealing all the goals in Bergamo and Madrid, as we are still in search of the night’s first goals at St James’ Park.

That being said it has been an open, end-to-end affair, with both teams looking likely to break the deadlock.

By Oli Russell

📝 32′ 20:32

BIG SAVE

Marco Carnesecchi produces a big save to deny Luis Diaz slotting a forth underneath him.

Bayern carved their way through the hosts again, it’s all too easy.

By Oliver Whitmore

⚽ 26′ 20:31

GOAL | Pedro Porro

They’ve got one back!A great finish from Pedro Porro has got Spurs on the scoresheet and to the visitors’ credit, it’s a nicely worked goal with a good bit of individual skill on display.

It might be a bit of a stretch to say it’s given them a lifeline, though…

By Rhys Webb

📝 30′ 20:30

BAYERN THREE UP

Things aren’t looking pretty for Serie A side Atalanta either, who trail Bayern Munich 3-0.

Michael Olise curled home a lovely effort after a powering run through the middle by French centre-back Dayot Upamecano, before Serge Gnabry dinked a third over the goalkeeper after Olise slotted him in, one on one.

Top of the Bundesliga, and likely cruising into the quarter finals already here.

By Oliver Whitmore

📝 27′ 20:30

Osula heads over

Elanga hangs a cross up to the back post after good work by Jacob Ramsey. Osula, leaning back, just heads over.

Should he have done better?

By Oli Russell

⚽ 21′ 20:27

GOAL | Robin Le Normand

Bad turned to worse, worse turned to calamitous, and now I’m running out words to use.

Spurs are trailing by four goals in the Spanish capital. Robin Le Normand picks up the pieces after Guglielmo Vicário manages to parry away Antoine Griezmann’s free-kick, and now it’s just a case of damage limitation for the visitors.

By Rhys Webb

📝 24′ 20:27

Newcastle’s turn to weather Barcelona storm

Barcelona enjoying more possession and quick transitional phases. Lamin Yamal has had his first sight of goal, flicked behind by Aaron Ramsdale.

By Oli Russell

📝 20′ 20:26

“I’m heartbroken for the lad,” says Hart

Speaking to TNT Sports, Joe Hart has given his thoughts on Antonin Kinsky’s early withdrawal.

“I’ve been trying to make sense of it. My overall feeling is, my heart is absolutely broken for the lad.

“I’m not making excuses for the lad. He’s had a horrible 14 minutes.

“This Tottenham team is all over the shop.”

By Rhys Webb

📝 21′ 20:23

Dan Burn goes close… for Barcelona

Barcelona’s cross is turned past his own post by Dan Burn… just.

That was the closest we’ve come to a goal.

The resulting corner is spooned straight out for a goal kick.

By Oli Russell

⚽ 15′ 20:23

GOAL | Julián Álvarez

This is nothing short of calamitous for Spurs.

Igor Tudor said pre-match that the Champions League is no longer a priority for the Lilywhites… but I don’t think anyone expected them to throw it away quite like this.

Julián Álvarez adds the third of the night inside the opening 15 minutes and Tudor has seen enough, replacing Antonin Kinsky with Guglielmo Vicário.

By Rhys Webb

📝 19′ 20:22

Attempt wasted

A Barcelona freekick is put low into the 18 yard box, only for Araujo to fire over for the visitors.

By Oli Russell

⚽ 14′ 20:21

GOAL | Antoine Griezmann

It’s going to be a long, long night for the visitors.Micky van de Ven slips, allowing Antoine Griezmann to pounce and slot home into the bottom-right corner to double Atléti’s early lead.

By Rhys Webb

📝 16′ 20:19

First big chance

Anthony Elanga is played through and takes the shot on across keeper Garcia. The Barca shot stopper stretches to his right and is equal to it however.

By Oli Russell

📝 13′ 20:16

Barça finding footholds

The visitors are seeing more of the ball having ridden an early Newcastle storm. Raphinha has a shot which is blocked.

By Oli Russell

⚽ 12′ 20:15

GOAL | Josip Stanišić

Bayern have made their early pressure tell, and have taken the lead through Josip Stanišić.

By Rhys Webb

📝 08′ 20:11

Newcastle looking to get in behind

Lewis Hall looks for Harvey Barnes in behind Barca’s right back area. The second time in succession that the hosts have looked for this route.

Luckily for the visitors the linesman’s flag is raised.

By Oli Russell

⚽ 6′ 20:11

GOAL | Marcos Llorente

Spurs fail to play out from the back, Julian Alvarez lays the ball off for Marcos Llorente, who smashes it into the bottom corner to give Atléti an early lead!

By Thomas Gibson

📝 04′ 20:08

Early yellow!

Djed Spence receives an early yellow card after a late challenge on Antoine Griezmann.

By Thomas Gibson

📝 06′ 20:08

Osula stretches his legs

Toon striker Will Osula has his first opportunity to run in behind. His shot is blocked for a corner.

By Oli Russell

📝 4′ 20:05

Early corners for hosts

A great start by the Magpies creating two early corners. Nervous defending from Barcelona, who eventually manage to scramble the ball clear.

By Oli Russell

📝 1′ 20:04

Atalanta v Bayern is underway

As a reminder, we’ll also be bringing you the goals from Bergamo throughout the evening.

By Rhys Webb

▶️ 1′ 20:03

Underway in Madrid!

Spurs get us underway!

By Thomas Gibson

▶️ 1′ 20:02

We’re underway!

Barcelona won the toss and Robert Lewandowski gets us started.

By Oli Russell

📝 19:59

Wow. What an atmosphere in this place.

Atlético Madrid fans are in full voice, holding a banner which translates to “I fell in love with your colours” in English to the right of me.

It’s nearly showtime!

By Thomas Gibson

📝 00′ 19:57

Teams Are Out

Atmosphere is building here at St James’ Park as both teams enter into a cauldron of noise.

The Magpies will be looking for their revenge after Barca took the win at St James’ in the league phase of the competition.

Kick off is next…

By Oli Russell

📝 19:55

Shearer predicts high-scoring affair

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, Alan Shearer revealed that he’s expecting goals aplenty at St James’ Park.

“I think there will be lots of goals because of the way that both teams have defended, particularly Newcastle have been really poor defensively this season and Barcelona play this high line.

“If Newcastle get their system right tonight and I’m pretty sure they’ll play a lot of pace up front because that reason then I think they will cause them problems.

“But it’s at the other end that we have to try and keep them out. With the attacking talent that Barcelona have, that’s easier said than done.

“I think it’ll be a high-scoring game. That means hopefully goals. I’m going to be a romantic and go for another 3-2 win for Newcastle.”

By Rhys Webb

📝 19:50

REPORT | Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool

Let’s take a look at Oliver Whitmore’s report of the action in Istanbul, as Liverpool suffer a second 1-0 defeat of the season at the hands of Galatasaray.

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By Rhys Webb

📝 19:49

Thanks Rhys. What a night we are in for in the UEFA Champions League. A heavily rotated side from Spurs, after Igor Tudor insisted that the Premier League is his main aim, meanwhile Atlético are full strength!

Fans are starting to take their seats now under the lights and the atmosphere is beginning to build here in Madrid.

This could get tasty, will we see Tudor get his first win as Tottenham Hotspur manager tonight, or will the pressure continue to grow?

By Thomas Gibson

📝 19:42

We’re now just over 15 minutes away from kick-off in Madrid, Newcastle and Bergamo.Let’s hear from Tom Gibson, who’s at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

By Rhys Webb

🏁 19:41

FULL TIME

Game over in Istanbul, Galatasaray have done enough to hold out for the win.

It was a frenetic encounter that Liverpool just lost their way in by the end, and not how Mo Salah would have wanted to commemorate a record-breaking 81st appearance in Europe.

By Sneha Santra

📝 90+3′ 19:40

A yellow card for Dominik Szoboszlai! Four yellow cards for Liverpool FC in one match.

By Sneha Santra

🔄 90+2′ 19:38

Last minute changes

Ilkay Gündogan replaces Lucas Torreira. Eren Elmali replaces Baris Alper Yilmaz.

Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Davinson Sánchez (Galatasaray) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

By Sneha Santra

📝 87′ 19:32

Yellow Card

Yellow Card for Ryan Gravenberch. Second yellow card for the Reds in a single match. No Galatasaray player has a yellow card, so far

By Sneha Santra

📝 86′ 19:31

Galatasaray aiming for another one

Oshimen tried to aim for another goal! Fighting off Reds. Corner for Galatasaray!

Corner, Galatasaray. Conceded by Andy Robertson.

Sara goes off, and Boey replaces him.

By Sneha Santra

📝 19:27

Last few minutes

Last 10 mins of the match! The stadium is buzzing!!

Liverpool is still finding it hard to beat Galatasaray and take the much-needed points back to Anfield.

Szoboszlai with another one!

Wilfried Singo (Galatasaray) left-footed shot from outside the box missed the attempt.

By Sneha Santra

📝 19:23

Substitution changes for Galatasaray

Roland Sallai replaces Mario Lemina because of an injury.

By Sneha Santra

📝 75′ 19:20

Free kick for Bardakci

Abdülkerim Bardakci (Galatasaray) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Mario Lemina is injured!

Foul by Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool).

By Sneha Santra

📝 73′ 19:18

GOAL DISALLOWED

Handball by Ibrahima Konaté, the goal is ruled out.

The officials must have concluded that was the final touch that sent it in, meaning it must be ruled out under the laws of the game. The Frenchman will feel hard done by there.

Galatastaray still lead.

By Sneha Santra

📝 70′ 19:15

GOAL!

Szoboszlai’s corner created a bit of havoc there! But it seems Liverpool scored!

By Sneha Santra

📝 65′ 19:11

A chance Missed

Ekitike almost made the scoreboard equal! Just to Ugarcan Cakir saved it brilliantly and just on time. The summer signee has been playing amazingly so far.

By Sneha Santra

📺 63′ 19:08

VAR Update

Victor Oshimhen had the ball in the net after Ibrahima Konaté gave the ball away with a sloppy back pass, then made a mess of clearing the ball across goal.

But Baris Yilmaz was ruled to have impacted the play from an offside position, by forcing the pass towards Mamardashvili, and Galatasaray’s second is ruled out to spare Liverpool’s blushes.

Can Liverpool find an all important goal?

By Sneha Santra

📝 60′ 19:05

Substitution Changes for Liverpool

Players In: Robertson & Frimpong are on the ground.

Replacing Milos Kerkez & M. Salah.

By Sneha Santra

📝 56′ 19:02

Shot Missed

Szoboszlai missed a great chance for the Reds! Noa Lang is eyeing another opportunity meanwhile.

By Sneha Santra

📝 54′ 19:00

Yellow Card

Van Djik receives a yellow card.

By Sneha Santra

📝 53′ 18:57

It’s been much the same as the first half. Alexis Mac Alister goes close with a shot into the turf that bounces just wide of the post.

Then, the ball is down the other end and Giorgi Mamardashvili has to come and punch a cross away with numerous players in orange and red shirts poised ready to head it towards goal.

By Oliver Whitmore

📝 18:55

LINEUPS | Newcastle v Barcelona

Eddie Howe and Hansi Flick have named their starting lineups, too.

The visitors have made five changes from their weekend victory in Bilbao. Muscle soreness for Eric García, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, forces a reshuffled Barça defence.

Anthony Gordon is on the bench for the Magpies, with the club revealing that the forward has been unwell in recent days.

Lineups provided by Sofascore

By Rhys Webb

▶️ 45′ 18:49

Second half underway

Off we go for a second time, and a big half needed from Liverpool here.

By Oliver Whitmore

📝 18:46

Get ready for the 8pm action

Let’s also take this break to explain our coverage of the 20:00 GMT kick-offs and take a look at the team news as we get it.Oli Russell will be on hand to bring you the latest from Newcastle United v Barcelona. Sam Lowen will keep you up to date with Atlético Madrid v Tottenham, with additional reporting from Tom Gibson at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.And of course, we’ll ensure you also hear about all the goals in Atalanta v Bayern Munich.

By Rhys Webb

📝 18:44

Hectic first half

Doesn’t that speak volumes on Liverpool’s utter lack of control here? For a side that likes to dictate games with the ball, they’ve done everything but that this evening.

They’ve gotten in each other’s way, that second chance for Florian Wirtz the only real moment of quality we’ve seen from them so far. Like we said, work to do.

Galatasaray – Liverpool Live Score

By Oliver Whitmore

📝 18:37

Arteta on Calafiori and Trossard

Arteta also spoke on the availablity of Ricardo Calafiori and Leandro Trossard.

“There’s a chance they’ll play, we’ll see tomorrow.”

By Tom Coopey

📝 18:35

Arteta on Havertz’s injury struggles

Arteta touched on the injury set-backs for Kai Havertz and how he coped with the tough period away from the pitch.

“It’s been something new for him when you look at his injury record…it’s been a tough period but other great things have happened in his private life.”

By Tom Coopey

⏸️ HT 18:33

HT | Galatasaray 1-0 Liverpool

Mo Salah eyes a goal form his stoppage time free kick, but the flag raises for offside before the whistle goes. Liverpool have work to do.

Mario Lemina’s early header at RAMS Park separates the sides at the break, and you’ve got to say that Galatasaray have deserved their lead.

By Rhys Webb

📝 18:33

Arteta on competing on all four fronts

Arsenal remain in all four competitions this season and with a hectic schedule, Arteta praised how well his side have managed it so far and the need for it to continue.

“We are changing from competition every 3 days, so far we’ve done well and we need to continue to do that.”

By Tom Coopey

📝 18:31

Arteta on Bayer Leverkusen fixture

Mikel Arteta spoke on the game ahead tomorrow and admitted that anything could happen against Leverkusen and expressed the need for Arsenal to turn up on the day.

“You need to perform on the day, it’s about the day and the moments on that day.”

By Tom Coopey

📝 44′ 18:31

Foul by Gabriel Sara (Galatasaray).

By Sneha Santra

📝 18:30

Arteta on injury updates

Arteta provided updates on key players ahead of the fixture tomorrow, with Odegaard confirmed out by the Arsenal boss but Gabriel, Saliba, Rice and Zubimendi set to be available.

By Tom Coopey

📝 18:28

Mikel Arteta has arrived

Mikel Arteta has now arrived – updates to follow

By Tom Coopey

📝 18:23

Havertz on Champions League success

Kai Havertz was a Champions League winner with Chelsea in 2021 and knows what it takes to win the toughest tournament competition in Europe at club level.

“We had lots of experience, as we do now. We needed games where we needed a bit of luck also”

“We had moments where we could lose the match, but also win them, and we won them always”

By Tom Coopey

📝 35′ 18:22

Corner for Liverpool! Szoboszlai on the corner!

By Sneha Santra

📝 18:21

Havertz on his versatility

Havertz was asked about where he prefers playing most but expressed his willingness to take up any role in the side and wherever the manager needs him.

“I just played all the position at front when at Leverkusen”

“For me, I don’t mind, I just want to be a threat in the box and score goals and assist”

By Tom Coopey

📝 34′ 18:21

YELLOW CARD for Milos Kerkez!!! Chaos broke into the pitch.

By Sneha Santra

📝 18:18

Havertz on injury set-back

Havertz was out for a considerable time at the start of the season with a knee injury and when asked about the mental side of things, the German was open about the difficulties with having the injury.

“I Never felt that pain before in my life…having two surgeries after another wasn’t easy”

By Tom Coopey

📝 31′ 18:17

Analysis: atmosphere proving tough again for Reds

Liverpool are now well acquainted with the atmosphere at Rams Park, and the deafening whistles from pretty much the entire stadium whenever Arne Slot’s side have the ball. A few months back, Mo Salah was seen cupping his ears on the touchline during their visit in the league phase, proving just how much of an effect it as on the players.

It’s been too frantic for the Reds’ liking so far, who need to stamp some authority on the game fast if they have any hope of silencing this raucous crowd. I’ve heard nothing quite like this before.

By Oliver Whitmore

📝 29′ 18:17

ATTEMPT MISSED Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) right-footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right following a fast break.

By Sneha Santra

📝 18:16

Kai Havertz looking forward to returning to BayArena

Kai Havertz expressed his excitement to return playing against his boyhood club.

Havertz came up through the ranks at Bayer Leverkusen before making the move to the Premier League in 2020 to join Chelsea.

By Tom Coopey

📝 18:14

Kai Havertz has arrived

Kai Havertz has arrived – updates to follow.

By Tom Coopey

📝 26′ 18:13

A free kick for Szoboszlai! The Reds are eyeing out, but sadly saved by Ugurcan Çakir (Galatasaray).

By Sneha Santra

📝 24′ 18:12

Corner, Galatasaray. What a magnificent header that was from Galatasaray. Blatantly missed.

By Sneha Santra

📝 22′ 18:10

This is Galatasaray’s second corner in the match. Szoboszlai is leading the Reds. Mac Allister is eyeing the pitch.

By Sneha Santra

📝 20′ 18:08

Foul by Ismail Jakobs. M. Salah wins a free kick! Victor Osimhen is caught offside.

By Sneha Santra

📝 19′ 18:04

Konate missed a great chance! That could cost Liverpool later on.

By Sneha Santra

📝 19′ 18:04

Get involved!

—Jake, 10 Mar 2026, 17:59

By Oliver Whitmore

📝 13′ 18:00

Foul by Hugo Ekitike.

By Sneha Santra

📝 17:58

Get involved!

By Oliver Whitmore

⚽ 7′ 17:53

GOAL | Mario Lemina

A corner kick for Galatasaray is calamitous for Liverpool, as Victor Osimhen rises highest inside the box to steer the delivery towards goal – and it’s nodded over the line by Mario Lemina.

By Sneha Santra

📝 5′ 17:51

Noa Lang wins a free kick in the defensive half.

By Sneha Santra

📝 3′ 17:49

The stadium is buzzing! Dominik Szoboszlai now sees a snapshot wonderfully blocked. Captain Abdülkerim Bardakcı to the rescue, and it’s a corner for Liverpool.

By Sneha Santra

▶️ 2′ 17:48

Kick off

We’re underway in Istanbul!

And already an early chance for Liverpool as the hosts lose it inside their own half, but Florian Wirtz fires wide.

By Oliver Whitmore

📝 17:29

Dominik Szoboszlai leads the way for Liverpool in the Champions League this season in terms of goal contributions.

The Hungarian is in the starting lineup again today – can he add to his tally?

Lineups provided by Sofascore

By Rhys Webb

📝 16:30

Welcome to FromTheSpot’s live coverage

We’re just over an hour away from UEFA Champions League action.

Liverpool head to Istanbul to face Galatasaray at 17:45 GMT, before our three 20:00 kick-offs see Bayern Munich travel to Atalanta, Newcastle host Barcelona and Atlético Madrid welcome Tottenham to the Spanish capital. FromTheSpot’s Tom Gibson is at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano for the one.

Throughout the evening, we’ll also be bringing you the latest from the pre-match press conferences ahead of Wednesday’s fixtures. FromTheSpot’s Tom Coopey is in Leverkusen, where Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is expected to address the media at 18:00 GMT.

By Rhys Webb