Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain stayed on course to defend their European crown with a clinical 2–0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night. A second-half brace from Ousmane Dembélé secured a 4–0 aggregate win, ending Liverpool’s hopes of another historic European comeback.
Match Summary
Despite a raucous Anfield atmosphere, Arne Slot’s Liverpool struggled to break down a disciplined Parisian defense. While the Reds dominated long spells of possession, they lacked the clinical edge required to overturn the first-leg deficit. PSG remained patient, absorbing pressure before striking twice on the counter-attack to seal their place in the final four.
Final Score: Liverpool 0–2 PSG (Agg: 0–4)
Scorer: Ousmane Dembélé (72’, 90+1’)
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
The Turning Point
After a tense first hour, PSG finally broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute. Ousmane Dembélé initiated a sweeping move before providing an excellent finish to put the visitors ahead. As Liverpool threw bodies forward in a desperate late surge, Dembélé struck again in stoppage time, calmly slotting home a composed second to silence the Kop.
The Turning Point
After a tense first hour, PSG finally broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute. Ousmane Dembélé initiated a sweeping move before providing an excellent finish to put the visitors ahead. As Liverpool threw bodies forward in a desperate late surge, Dembélé struck again in stoppage time, calmly slotting home a composed second to silence the Kop.
The UEFA Technical Observer Group officially named Dembélé Player of the Match, noting: “He produced an excellent finish for the first goal after playing a key role in the build-up, then added a composed second as Paris advanced in style.”
Match Summary
Despite a raucous Anfield atmosphere, Arne Slot’s Liverpool struggled to break down a disciplined Parisian defense. While the Reds dominated long spells of possession, they lacked the clinical edge required to overturn the first-leg deficit. PSG remained patient, absorbing pressure before striking twice on the counter-attack to seal their place in the final four.
Final Score: Liverpool 0–2 PSG (Agg: 0–4)
Scorer: Ousmane Dembélé (72’, 90+1’)
Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
The Turning Point
After a tense first hour, PSG finally broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute. Ousmane Dembélé initiated a sweeping move before providing an excellent finish to put the visitors ahead. As Liverpool threw bodies forward in a desperate late surge, Dembélé struck again in stoppage time, calmly slotting home a composed second to silence the Kop.
The UEFA Technical Observer Group officially named Dembélé Player of the Match, noting: “He produced an excellent finish for the first goal after playing a key role in the build-up, then added a composed second as Paris advanced in style.”
Luis Enrique PSG Manager :
”It was difficult but we beat their press twice and scored two goals. If you try to win these kinds of matches, you need to defend with high intensity. We showed everybody that we are ready to play on the ball but, when we don’t have the ball, we can do it off the ball.”
Ousmane Dembélé (Player of the Match):
”We’re so happy that we were able to win this game because it was really difficult, especially the second half. But we found a way to win, and we’re through to the semi-finals, and we are delighted.”
Arne Slot (Liverpool Head Coach):
”We are very disappointed because there were parts of the second half when you felt we could score. The future is bright, though. We showed we can compete with the European champions.”
