Reds return to Istanbul seeking more Turkish delights

LIVERPOOL return to the site of their 1-0 league phase defeat to face Galatasaray, while Newcastle United aim to stun Barcelona in the Uefa Champions League this week. Relegation-threatened Tottenham visit Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich travel to Atalanta. Here, we look at tonight's Champions League last 16, first-leg clashes.

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LIVERPOOL return to the site of their 1-0 league phase defeat to face Galatasaray, while Newcastle United aim to stun Barcelona in the Uefa Champions League this week. Relegation-threatened Tottenham visit Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich travel to Atalanta.

Here, we look at tonight's Champions League last 16, first-leg clashes.

Galatasaray v Liverpool

Liverpool's English Premier League title defence collapsed during a horrific run of results from late September, and they now face a battle even to qualify for next season's Champions League. Arne Slot's side head back to Istanbul, where they lost 1-0 to Turkish champions Galatasaray during the league phase.

A deep run in the Champions League would be a major boost for Slot, who has come under fire from frustrated fans during Liverpool's slump. Significantly, German playmaker Flo-rian Wirtz made his return from a back injury as a late substitute in Friday’s FA Cup win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, while Slot played down concerns over Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister after the World Cup winner limped off.