Liverpool handed Champions League rematch after VAR controversy
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Liverpool handed Champions League rematch after VAR controversy
"The Turkish outfit secured their progression after weathering a significant fright at Juventus in their play-off second leg on Wednesday night. Having triumphed 5-2 at home the previous week, Galatasaray lost 3-2 in extra time, ultimately advancing 7-5 on aggregate. Juventus were 3-0 in front at the end of regulation time, despite being reduced to 10 men."
"Liverpool fae a rematch against either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 next month. The Reds met both teams during the initial league phase, defeating Atletico 3-2 at Anfield on the opening matchday before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in Istanbul a fortnight later."
"Should they reach the quarter-finals, Arne Slot's team will meet one of Chelsea, Barcelona, Newcastle and Paris Saint-Germain, with the holders having drawn at home to Monaco in Wednesday evening's play-off second leg to progress on aggregate."
Liverpool will meet either Atletico Madrid or Galatasaray in the Champions League last 16 next month. The Reds previously defeated Atletico 3-2 at Anfield and lost 1-0 to Galatasaray in Istanbul during the league phase. Galatasaray advanced after a dramatic play-off against Juventus, losing 3-2 in extra time despite leading 5-2 from the first leg, progressing 7-5 on aggregate. Juventus played with 10 men after Lloyd Kelly received a controversial red card via VAR. Atletico progressed by defeating Club Brugge 4-1 after a 3-3 draw. The round of 16 draw occurs Friday in Nyon, with matches expected March 10 and 18.
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