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Liverpool overturned their first-leg deficit with a 4-0 win over Galatasaray at Anfield on Wednesday, booking a Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain. Dominik Szoboszlai set the tone in the first half before Mohamed Salah recovered from a missed penalty to assist once and score once in a dominant second-half display.
Liverpool’s performance was driven by attacking control and defensive calm. The home side finished with 32 shots, 15 on target and an expected goals figure of 5.02, while Galatasaray managed only four attempts and 0.18 xG. Those numbers explain both the scoreline and the ratings.
Dominik Szoboszlai leads Liverpool’s best display in weeks
Dominik Szoboszlai was Liverpool’s standout performer and finished with the highest rating of the night at 9.0. His first-half goal changed the tie and his all-round display gave Liverpool energy, control and urgency in the biggest moments.
Alexis Mac Allister also played a decisive role in Liverpool’s progression. The midfielder created the opener from a corner routine, helped shape the move for the second goal and looked far sharper than in recent weeks. Mohamed Salah, despite a poor first half that included a saved penalty, responded after the break with an assist for Hugo Ekitiké and his 50th Champions League goal.
Liverpool Player Ratings vs Galatasaray
Alisson — 7.7
Alisson had very little to do across the match and was rarely stretched by Galatasaray. Liverpool’s control in front of him meant he spent much of the night watching play unfold.
Jeremie Frimpong — 6.4
Jeremie Frimpong occupied dangerous positions down the right and was involved in one attack that almost forced an own goal, though he had moved offside before the cross. His final contribution was limited compared to Liverpool’s most influential attackers.
Ibrahima Konaté — 7.0
Ibrahima Konaté handled defensive transitions well and used his pace effectively against Barış Yılmaz. His covering work helped Liverpool maintain balance whenever Frimpong advanced.
Virgil van Dijk — 7.2
Virgil van Dijk enjoyed a controlled evening in central defence and was largely untroubled. Liverpool’s captain helped keep Galatasaray quiet and preserved the clean sheet with minimal alarm.
Milos Kerkez — 7.4
Milos Kerkez brought energy from the start, pressing hard and competing well in challenges. It was a stronger display from the left-back after some less convincing recent performances.
Ryan Gravenberch — 8.3
Ryan Gravenberch was not heavily tested defensively, but he made his mark in the final third with Liverpool’s third goal. His finish effectively removed any doubt over the outcome.
Alexis Mac Allister — 8.6
Alexis Mac Allister was one of Liverpool’s key creators at Anfield. He supplied the assist for Szoboszlai’s opener, helped initiate the second goal and nearly added one himself later in the game.
Dominik Szoboszlai — 9.0
Dominik Szoboszlai delivered the defining performance of the night. His goal changed the momentum of the tie, and his intensity and movement kept Liverpool on the front foot throughout.
Florian Wirtz — 8.9
Florian Wirtz created eight chances and became more influential as the match went on. He may not have taken the main headlines, but his creative contribution was substantial.
Mohamed Salah — 8.5
Mohamed Salah produced a mixed first half, missing from open play and then seeing his penalty saved. He recovered impressively after the break, setting up Hugo Ekitiké before scoring a curling effort that brought up his 50th Champions League goal.
Hugo Ekitiké — 8.6
Hugo Ekitiké was much more clinical after the interval than he had been before it. His goal from close range was important, and his movement kept Galatasaray under constant pressure.
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Liverpool’s strongest performers were concentrated in central areas, where Szoboszlai, Mac Allister and Gravenberch controlled the contest. Salah’s second-half recovery also mattered, especially with a quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain now ahead.
The clean sheet was another important part of the result. Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté and Milos Kerkez helped keep Galatasaray to one shot on target, giving Liverpool a complete performance on a night when they needed one of their best displays of the season.