Liverpool's path to Champions League final crystal clear after Galatasaray thrashing
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Liverpool stamped their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday with a dominant display over Galatasaray at Anfield, and their route to May's final is now crystal clearLiverpool will face PSG in the semi-finals of the Champions League following a trouncing triumph against Galatasaray on Wednesday evening. Mohamed Salah then had an opportunity to make it 2-0 on the night from the penalty spot when Szoboszlai was brought down in the area by Ismail Jakobs.However, the Egyptian failed to beat Ugurcan Cakir from 12 yards, rolling the ball down the middle with the Turkish shot stopper denying Salah with his feet.
Attacking the Kop for the second-half, Hugo Ekitike doubled Liverpool's tally for the night 51 minutes in.Salah atoned for his earlier error by picking out the French forward at the back stick, leaving the 23-year-old with little work as he slotted the ball Cakir from point blank range. However, Galatasaray fans worldwide were left breathing a sigh of relief when Frimpong was deemed offside in the build-up, as the score remained at 3-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate.However, it didn't take Liverpool to finally find a fantastic fourth, Salah cutting in on his favoured left foot, playing a cute one-two with Florian Wirtz and curling into the corner with 62 minutes on the clock.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageWhile Liverpool haven't finished the job just yet, it seems as though they will make their way into the semi-finals of the Champions League with a convincing victory over Galatasaray - the game surely too far gone for Okan Buruk's side to respond.As things stand, Liverpool will take on Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes come Tuesday, April 7 in the first leg of the semis. An all-decisive reverse will then take place at Anfield a week later.There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story.Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.Watch Liverpool vs Galatasaray on TNT SportsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.