Liverpool lost 0-1 to Galatasaray in the second round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League after conceding a penalty kick. Jones said defeat is inevitable, but he remains confident that remaining calm can make a difference for the team.

In the 15th minute, Szoboslai hit an opponent's face with his hand while competing for the ball, and the referee awarded Galatasaray a penalty kick. Osimhen then took the penalty kick and scored, helping Galatasaray take the lead 1-0.

Liverpool were unable to change the scoreline in the following period, ultimately losing to Galatasaray 0-1. Liverpool will now travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in the next round of the Premier League. Currently, Liverpool is top of the table with 15 points, having lost 1-2 to Crystal Palace in their previous match.

Liverpool midfielder Jones said in an interview, "This is part of the football experience. I often say that if you think you can win every game, you must be crazy. The team certainly hopes to win, but the reality is that we are facing world-class teams. Losing is normal, but the key is how to bounce back."

"We have a big game coming up so we have to start again. The team needs to stay calm, it's okay, it's part of the game. Of course it's not nice to lose, but I think it's okay if we just stay calm and everything will change, for sure."

Jones continued, "Of course it's hard to lose the game, but I think the team actually played well and there were positive aspects throughout the game. In the second half, the opponent adopted a low-post defense, which made the situation more difficult. They had strong physical confrontation and the fans at the scene were cheering throughout the stadium. It was a tough game, but we will start again."

"When the opponent pressed, we also played actively. Players like myself, Grafenberch and Wirtz were able to break through them and turn the ball around. But we should have had more shots and scored more goals."