ISTANBUL (Interstat) — Galatasaray delivered a major upset in the Champions League on Tuesday, defeating Liverpool 1-0 at RAMS Park. Mario Lemina scored the game’s only goal in the seventh minute, converting after a sequence involving substitutes Milos Kerkez and Virgil van Dijk. The early strike held up as Liverpool failed to find an equalizer against a disciplined Turkish side.

The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored Liverpool. The visitors’ frustration showed with five yellow cards, including one to van Dijk. The loss marks a poor start to the competition for Liverpool, while Galatasaray begins its campaign with a signature victory. Both clubs now have matching records in all competitions this season.