"Liverpool must respond in the Champions League on Tuesday when they visit Galatasaray at RAMS Park, having fallen to Crystal Palace in the Premier League at the weekend. Their hosts were themselves humbled in Europe last time out, losing 5-1 away to Eintracht Frankfurt on September 18, while the Reds edged Atletico Madrid 3-2 a day earlier at Anfield. Galatasaray"
"Galatasaray struck first against Frankfurt but trailed 3-1 by half-time and ultimately suffered a heavy defeat, leaving them second from bottom in the early Champions League standings. Yet Okan Buruk's men boast an impressive habit of making fast starts, having opened the scoring in each of their last 19 fixtures. Cimbom also carry confidence from their home form, scoring at least twice in nine of their last 11 European matches in Istanbul."
"The hosts' lineup is set to feature names Liverpool are very familiar with, like former Manchester City pair Ilkay Gundogan and Leroy Sane in midfield and attack. Striker Victor Osimhen returned from injury on September 26 and could make his first start since August 30, providing a major boost up front at a crucial moment. Liverpool Liverpool's 2-1 reverse at Selhurst Park was concerning, as they allowed Palace seven clear-cut chances and could easily have been several goals down by the break."
Galatasaray head into the Champions League after a 5-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt but retain strong domestic and European form. The side has opened the scoring in each of their last 19 fixtures and have scored at least twice in nine of their last 11 European home matches in Istanbul. RAMS Park has yielded three wins, nine goals scored and only two conceded. The hosts can field Ilkay Gundogan, Leroy Sane and a returning Victor Osimhen. Liverpool arrive after a 2-1 loss to Crystal Palace and show defensive instability under Arne Slot, conceding two goals in half of their eight matches while scoring at least twice in five.
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