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Paris Saint-Germain stunned Liverpool in a dramatic Champions League clash, sealing their quarter-final spot with a penalty shootout victory at Anfield. The match ended 1-0 in PSG’s favour, levelling the aggregate score at 1-1 before heading into a tense shootout.
The only goal of the night came early, with Ousmane Dembélé capitalising on a defensive lapse by Ibrahima Konaté. The mistake shifted the momentum in PSG’s favour, forcing Liverpool to chase the game. Despite dominating possession and creating multiple chances, Liverpool struggled to find the net. Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk both came close, but PSG’s resolute defence held firm.
Extra time brought more frustration for Liverpool, with PSG taking control in the latter stages. However, neither side could find a winner, pushing the game to penalties. In the shootout, PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero, making crucial saves against Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones. With PSG converting all four of their penalties, they clinched a 4-1 victory, sending Liverpool crashing out of the competition.
Liverpool’s head coach, Arne Slot, described the game as one of the best he had ever been involved in, despite the painful exit. He acknowledged PSG’s dominance in extra time but praised his team’s overall performance. Meanwhile, PSG’s manager, Luis Enrique, hailed his squad’s resilience and lauded Donnarumma’s heroics.
The defeat marks a significant setback for Liverpool, ending their Champions League journey this season. They will now turn their focus to domestic competitions, including an upcoming League Cup final against Newcastle United. For PSG, the victory boosts their quest for European glory as they advance to the quarter-finals alongside Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Bayern Munich.
