In a thrilling Champions League encounter, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emerged victorious over Liverpool, securing their place in the quarterfinals. The match, held at Anfield, ended in a dramatic penalty shootout after PSG leveled the aggregate score to 1-1 with a 1-0 win on the night.
The decisive moment came early in the game when Ousmane Dembélé capitalized on a defensive error by Liverpool to score the only goal of the match. Despite numerous attempts from both sides, the score remained unchanged, leading to extra time and eventually a penalty shootout.
Gianluigi Donnarumma was the hero for PSG, saving penalties from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones. Mohamed Salah was the only Liverpool player to convert his penalty, while PSG’s Vitinha, Dembele, and Desire Doue successfully found the back of the net, securing a 4-1 shootout victory for the French side.
PSG’s manager, Luis Enrique, praised his team’s resilience and character, highlighting their ability to perform under pressure at Anfield. He acknowledged that both teams deserved to advance, but his side showed great personality and determination to clinch the win.
Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, expressed his disappointment but also commended his team’s efforts. He noted that Liverpool created several chances but were ultimately unable to capitalize on them. The Reds will now shift their focus to domestic competitions as their European campaign comes to an end.
With this victory, PSG joins Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. The French league leaders are now one step closer to achieving their dream of winning their first Champions League title.
This is the tactical analysis of what has happened.
Liverpool performance and stats
Liverpool is currently 1st in the Champions League with 21 points.
In the last 9 games, it has won 8 times and lost once. In its last match, Liverpool won 0-1 against Paris Saint Germain.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 17 goals and conceding 5.
