Liverpool qualified for the Champions League's round of 16 automatically after finishing third in the league phase at the end of January, and UEFA have now drawn the Premier League champions to face Turkish giants Galatasaray in the knockout stages.
The first leg of this tie will take place at Cimbom's RAMS Park in Istanbul on Tuesday, March 10, before the return fixture at Anfield eight days later on Wednesday, March 18. Gala's home ground may be familiar to some fans given that the Reds were beaten 1-0 there in the league phase on September 30.
Arne Slot's Merseysiders have missed out on the chance to retain their Premier League title this season, and they will be desperate to get their hands on the Champions League for a seventh time to transform what has been a difficult campaign into a successful, memorable one.
Liverpool fan heading over to Istanbul to watch the match? Read on as Football Ground Guide covers all you need to know about your away day in the city.
How many Liverpool fans are going to RAMS Park
Gala's home ground boasts a capacity of 53,978, and considering that Liverpool have been allocated just 2,502 tickets for away fans, the travelling Reds will need to be at their loudest to be heard.
Liverpool season ticket holders and fans that have attended at least six of the Merseysiders' Champions League games in 2024-25 or 2025-26 are guaranteed a chance to buy a ticket, as part of a first round of sales opening at 8:15am on March 3 and closing at 7:30am on March 4. Tickets are priced at £38.78, and the allocation is expected to sell out within the first couple of rounds.
That being said, given that the Reds are one of the biggest clubs in world football, there are likely to be a large number of fans in Istanbul on matchday even without tickets to the game.
Where will Liverpool fans sit in RAMS Park?
The away section at RAMS Park is in blocks A and B of the South Stand, and Liverpool fans are set to enter using gates 418, 419, 420 and 421.
Liverpool supporters may consider heading to the ground earlier than usual to avoid any delays at the turnstiles or issues with local authorities and opposition supporters.
Full fans' matchday guide for Galatasaray vs Liverpool
Where to eat & drink for Liverpool fans in Istanbul
A trip to Istanbul for football isn't as hostile as it once was, and most places are now welcoming to English supporters, provided you are respectful.
Some of the best places to eat and drink in Istanbul for football fans include:
- Corner Irish Pub – Asmali Mescit Mesrutiyet Cd. No:11/A Galatasaray, 34430 Beyoglu/Istanbul
- Red River Pub – Hoca Pasa, Hudavendigar Cd. No:44, 34110 Fatih/Istanbul
- Ritim Roof – Huseyinaga, Sahne Sk. No:20, 34435 Beyoglu/İstanbul
How to get to RAMS Park: Guide for Liverpool fans in Istanbul
The stadium is located to the north, in the European side of Istanbul, and is thankfully well-serviced by public transport. One way to reach RAMS Park is via the city's bus services, with lines such as the 36Z, 50Z or TM2 alighting at ‘Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi' or ‘Metin Oktay Caddesi', stops just outside the ground.