Champions League Last-16 First Leg Results

Galatasaray Edges Liverpool 1-0 in Thrilling First Leg

Galatasaray secured a 1-0 home victory over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 fixture. Mario Lemina scored the decisive goal with a header in the seventh minute, assisted by Victor Osimhen from a corner.

During the match, Galatasaray goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili made several crucial saves. Victor Osimhen later had a goal disallowed after the hour mark, identified as offside in the build-up by Bariş Alper Yilmaz.

Liverpool created chances later in the game, with Galatasaray keeper Uğurcan Çakir making a save to deny Hugo Ekitike's effort. Liverpool also had a goal ruled out in the 70th minute following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review, with the ball reportedly striking Ibrahima Konaté's hand. The second leg is scheduled for March 18.

Mario Lemina's early header secured a narrow 1-0 lead for Galatasaray, with both teams having goals disallowed in a VAR-heavy encounter.

Barcelona Snatch Late Draw Against Newcastle United

In another last-16 clash, Barcelona and Newcastle United played to a 1-1 draw in their first leg. Harvey Barnes gave Newcastle the lead in the 86th minute, scoring from Jacob Murphy's cross.

Barcelona equalized in the 96th minute when Lamine Yamal converted a penalty, awarded after Malick Thiaw fouled Dani Olmo in the box. Earlier in the game, Newcastle's Joelinton had a goal disallowed for offside. The return leg will be hosted by Barcelona on March 18.

A dramatic finish saw Barcelona equalize deep into stoppage time with a penalty, salvaging a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United.