But 2-0 or 3-0 down would have been maybe a step too far for this disjointed and bipolar team in transition to overturn. Instead, after a dubious offside call, wasteful finishing and inspired goalkeeping from stand-in Giorgi Mamardashvili, they are still alive and kicking. ‘I don’t think it’s possible so many things can go against us as they have the last two games (against Galatasaray). It slowed after the break as Okan Buruk’s team seemed unsure whether or not to go for the jugular and a tie-defining second goal. Then Liverpool had a goal of their own ruled out after Konate was adjudged to have handled the ball when diverting an effort goalwards.

Source: Metro March 11, 2026 13:32 UTC