UEFA has imposed a ban preventing Galatasaray from selling tickets for the away match against Liverpool at Anfield on March 18, stemming from fan misconduct during last week's trip to Juventus. According to reports, Galatasaray supporters allegedly threw objects onto the pitch and set off fireworks in the stands in Turin, with reports of a man and his daughter sustaining injuries when a firework was launched towards Juventus fans. UEFA's disciplinary panel also fined Galatasaray €40,000 for their fans' behavior.
Galatasaray attempted to appeal against the penalties, but they were rejected by UEFA's Appeals Body on Wednesday. The specific evidence or investigation that led UEFA to impose the ban and fine has not been disclosed. Galatasaray reached the Champions League round of 16 by defeating Juventus over two matches, beating them 7-5 on aggregate with two goals in extra time.
In the upcoming tie, Galatasaray beat Liverpool this season when they hosted them in Istanbul, with Victor Osimhen scoring from the penalty spot. ' Liverpool's only two hopes of a trophy this season are in the Champions League and the FA Cup, where they face Wolves in the fifth round on Friday night. Last season, Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League in the last 16 by eventual winners PSG on penalties.
If Liverpool see off Galatasaray, they will face either PSG or Chelsea. The first leg of the double-header kicks off at 18:45 on Tuesday, March 10 in Istanbul.