Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) crushed Liverpool’s Champions League hopes at Anfield, seizing a quarter-final berth through a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.
Despite a fiercely contested match, PSG’s precision triumphed, converting decisive penalties to stun the home crowd.
This outcome not only advances their European ambitions but also underscores the unpredictability of knockout-stage drama.
The last-16 tie concluded with PSG emerging victorious, 4-1 on penalties, after the aggregate score was locked at 1-1 following 120 minutes of intense football.
The French champions struck early in the match, with Ousmane Dembele leveling the aggregate scoreline at 1-1.
His clinical finish set the tone for a fiercely contested encounter, as both teams battled relentlessly but failed to find another breakthrough during regulation and extra time.
Liverpool’s hopes rested on the shoot-out, but PSG‘s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma proved to be the hero of the night.
The Italian international denied Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones from the spot, ensuring a commanding victory for his side in the decisive phase.
PSG converted all four of their penalties with composure, sealing their progression to the next stage of the competition.
Adding to Liverpool’s woes, manager Arne Slot received further bad news as Trent Alexander-Arnold, the team’s only fit right-back, sustained an ankle injury during the match. Initial assessments suggest the injury could rule him out of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, presenting a significant challenge for the Reds as they prepare for another crucial fixture.
For Liverpool, it marks a disappointing end to their European campaign, while PSG continue their pursuit of Champions League success under the guidance of their star-studded squad.
