UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals
Liverpool 0 - 2 FT Paris Saint Germain
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
31' ↓ H. Ekitike ↑M. Salah
↓ N. Mendes ↑L. Hernandez 38'
45'+1 A. Mac Allister
HT
46' ↓ J. Frimpong ↑J. Gomez
46' ↓ A. Isak ↑C. Gakpo
↓ D. Doue ↑B. Barcola 52'
67' ↓ J. Gomez ↑R. Ngumoha
O. Dembele (K. Kvaratskhelia) 72'
74' ↓ A. Mac Allister ↑C. Jones
↓ W. Zaire-Emery ↑L. Beraldo 82'
85' I. Konate
O. Dembele (B. Barcola) 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Giorgi Mamardashvili 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jeremie Frimpong 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Ibrahima Konaté
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Virgil van Dijk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Kerkez 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ryan Gravenberch 
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Dominik Szoboszlai
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Hugo Ekitiké
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
31
Entry
Alexis Mac Allister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Florian Wirtz
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Alexander Isak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Freddie Woodman 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kornel Misciur
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joe Gomez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Andy Robertson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amara Nallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Curtis Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Salah
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Cody Gakpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Matvey Safonov 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marquinhos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willian Pacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Mendes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
Midfielders
João Neves 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Vitinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Warren Zaïre-Emery
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
Désiré Doué
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
52
Total Mins
52
Entry
Ousmane Dembélé 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.3
Rating
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Lucas Chevalier
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Renato Marin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Beraldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilya Zabarnyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kang-in Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Senny Mayulu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dro Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bradley Barcola 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
43
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Gonçalo Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/08/2026 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 - 0 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | Parc des Princes |
| 03/11/2025 | Liverpool | 0 - 1 (PEN 1-4) | Paris Saint Germain | UEFA Champions League | Anfield |
| 03/05/2025 | Paris Saint Germain | 0 - 1 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | Parc des Princes |
| 11/28/2018 | Paris Saint Germain | 2 - 1 | Liverpool | UEFA Champions League | Parc des Princes |
| 09/18/2018 | Liverpool | 3 - 2 | Paris Saint Germain | UEFA Champions League | Anfield |
04/08/2026
03/11/2025
03/05/2025
11/28/2018
09/18/2018
Liverpool Win
Paris Saint Germain Win
Draw
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PSG Silence Anfield to Book Semi-Final Spot
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. A masterful display of defensive resilience and ruthless counter-attacking saw the visitors extinguish any hopes of an Anfield comeback.
The Setup: Anfield's Early Siege
Needing to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg, Liverpool immediately turned Anfield into a pressure cooker. The hosts edged possession and threw bodies forward, determined to find an early lifeline in this massive quarter-final clash. Driven by Dominik Szoboszlai, who was exceptional in the middle of the park, the home side peppered the penalty area. The sheer Intensity of their attacks was evident through relentless corner pressure, winning eight corners as they sought a breakthrough. Yet, despite registering 21 total shots, their finishing lacked the clinical edge required to shift the momentum. The visitors from the French capital remained composed, absorbing the early barrage with a disciplined defensive shape that refused to buckle under the famous European night atmosphere on Merseyside.
The Pivot: Weathering the Red Storm
As the clock ticked past the hour mark, the desperate need for a goal left the home side increasingly exposed at the back. The defining narrative of the evening quickly shifted to goalkeeper heroics, with the Paris Saint Germain stopper producing a string of crucial saves among the nine total recorded in the match. This resolute defending broke the hosts' spirit and tipped the tactical Balance firmly toward the visitors. The massive Stakes of this knockout tie dictated the tempo, and the away side's ability to weather the storm created the perfect platform for their devastating transitions. The turning point arrived in the 72nd minute when K. Kvaratskhelia found space and slipped a precise pass through the fragmented defensive line, completely altering the complexion of the tie.
Resolution: Dembélé's Lethal Blows
That perfectly weighted pass was met by O. Dembele, who made no mistake and buried the ball into the back of the net, effectively killing off the tie. Any lingering hopes of a miraculous comeback were instantly shattered. In the dying moments of stoppage time, substitute B. Barcola made an immediate impact by unselfishly squaring the ball to Dembélé for his second goal of the night. This late hero brace capped off a clinical 2-0 away victory, cementing a ruthless 4-0 aggregate triumph. The victors progress to the semi-finals, leaving the Anfield faithful to reflect on a night where massive shot volume yielded absolutely nothing. They showed exactly how to navigate a hostile environment and punish a desperate opponent with brutal efficiency.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Liverpool's season?
This Champions League exit means they must immediately refocus on domestic duties. Falling in the quarter-finals puts immense pressure on their remaining fixtures to salvage silverware.
How did substitute Ousmane Dembélé change the game?
Operating with late-game explosiveness, Dembélé killed the tie by scoring two clinical goals in the final twenty minutes, ruthlessly punishing the gaping spaces left by the desperate hosts.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Anfield Awaits Another European Miracle
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Liverpool face a daunting 2-0 aggregate deficit, requiring a historic turnaround against a potent Parisian attack to secure a semi-final spot.
The Setup
Liverpool return to Anfield needing to erase a massive deficit after falling to Paris Saint Germain in the first leg. Early goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have pushed the Stakes incredibly high for this quarter-final clash. The hosts boast a fierce Form rating at home, winning 80% of their recent matches on Merseyside, but the visitors' solid Balance away from home makes them dangerous specialists on the road. With both sides averaging a combined 5.7 goals per game in the competition, the attacking Stars on display guarantee a highly entertaining second leg where Liverpool must attack relentlessly from the first whistle.
Key Battle
Virgil van Dijk faces the ultimate test against Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian winger was electric in the first leg, but the Dutch defender's commanding presence and playmaking from the back will be vital for launching Liverpool's quick counters. If the captain can neutralize the wide threat, Liverpool have a lifeline in this tie.
Our Prediction
Liverpool will throw everything forward and win the night 2-1, but the first-leg cushion will see the French side advance on aggregate. The visitors will strike on the counter to break local hearts and book their semi-final ticket.