UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals
Paris Saint Germain 2 - 0 FT Liverpool
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' D. Doue
J. Gomez 28'
A. Mac Allister 31'
HT
65' K. Kvaratskhelia (J. Neves)
78' ↓ D. Doue ↑Lee Kang-In
↓ M. Kerkez ↑A. Robertson 78'
↓ F. Wirtz ↑C. Gakpo 78'
↓ H. Ekitike ↑A. Isak 78'
↓ D. Szoboszlai ↑C. Jones 78'
88' ↓ O. Dembele ↑L. Hernandez
↓ J. Frimpong ↑T. Nyoni 90'+1
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Paris Saint Germain
Goalkeepers
Matvey Safonov 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
91
Minutes
Defenders
Achraf Hakimi 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
78
Passes
10
Duels
Marquinhos
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
84
Passes
7
Duels
Willian Pacho 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nuno Mendes 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
João Neves 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Vitinha
MAGNET
144
Activity
144
Activity
137
Passes
7
Duels
Warren Zaïre-Emery
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
Forwards
Désiré Doué 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Ousmane Dembélé
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
41
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Lucas Chevalier
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Renato Marin
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Beraldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilya Zabarnyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kang-in Lee
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
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
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
Liverpool
Goalkeepers
Giorgi Mamardashvili
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ibrahima Konaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Virgil van Dijk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jeremie Frimpong 
GHOST
14
Actions
14
Actions
91
Minutes
6
Rating
Dominik Szoboszlai
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Ryan Gravenberch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Mac Allister
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Miloš Kerkez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Florian Wirtz 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Hugo Ekitiké
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
BENCH
Kornel Misciur
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Freddie Woodman
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrew Robertson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Curtis Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trey Nyoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Isak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed Salah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Chiesa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cody Gakpo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Ngumoha
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
Paris Saint Germain Win
Liverpool Win
Draw
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PSG Dominate Lifeless Liverpool to Seize Quarter-Final Control
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 36/100. A suffocating tactical display from the Parisian hosts dismantled the English heavyweights, establishing a commanding two-goal cushion in this crucial first leg.
Early Ambush
The Parc des Princes was crackling with anticipation for this UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg, and the hosts wasted zero time imposing their will. Paris Saint Germain immediately dictated the tempo, pinning Liverpool deep into their own half. The sheer Stakes of a European knockout night seemed to energize the home side rather than burden them. Just eleven minutes in, D. Doue broke the deadlock with a brilliant early opener, setting an authoritative tone. The visitors, usually so robust in midfield, looked bewildered by the swift transitions and relentless high pressing. This was not the expected script for the Premier League title contenders, as the initial Balance of power shifted aggressively toward the French champions, leaving their opponents chasing shadows across the pitch.
The Paris Siege
Once ahead, Paris did not just sit back to protect the lead; they orchestrated a relentless attacking siege. Boasting a staggering 75 percent possession, they reduced the famous English side to mere spectators. The Intensity of the Parisian engine room, marshaled impeccably by the outstanding Vitinha, choked off every potential counter-attack. The shot count tells a brutal story: 18 shots for the home side against a measly three from the visitors, absolutely none of which troubled the target. Even with renowned attackers like Mohamed Salah on the pitch, the Reds registered a dismal 0.18 expected goals. The immense pressure required desperate clearances from the backline, but the hosts continuously found pockets of space, refusing to let the visitors breathe in a deeply one-sided middle period.
Advantage Paris
The knockout blow arrived in the 65th minute, cementing a massive result that carried a significant Upset Factor given the visitors' superior pre-match points haul in the competition. J. Neves threaded a decisive pass to K. Kvaratskhelia, who clinically doubled the advantage. It was a deserved reward for a player who tormented the defense all evening. The final whistle confirmed a 2-0 triumph, leaving the English side facing an agonizingly steep climb. This two-leg tie is far from over, but the French giants head to Anfield for the return leg on April 14, 2026, holding all the cards. Overcoming this deficit will require a miraculous turnaround from the battered visitors, who must completely rethink their tactical approach.
Key Questions
What made Khvicha Kvaratskhelia the Man of the Match?
Kvaratskhelia earned a massive 9.0 rating by constantly threatening the defense and scoring the crucial second goal in the 65th minute to seal the victory.
What does this mean for Paris Saint Germain's season?
This statement 2-0 victory puts PSG in prime position to reach the semi-finals, providing a massive confidence boost ahead of the second leg at Anfield.
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.
Heavyweights Clash in Paris for Quarter-Final First Leg
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 86/100. A star-studded first leg that promises tactical fireworks before the decisive return trip to Anfield.
The Setup
Two steps from glory. The Champions League quarter-finals arrive at Parc des Princes on April 08, 2026, for a blockbuster first leg. Paris Saint Germain hold the home advantage, but their recent string of mixed results raises questions. They face a Liverpool side that looks devastating on the road. A maximum Stars rating highlights the immense attacking talent on the pitch, while a towering Stakes score confirms what we already know: this is elite knockout football. The French giants need a commanding performance here, as an intense Form rating for the visitors suggests Liverpool will punish any mistakes before the return leg on April 14.
Key Battle
Expect fireworks when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia takes on Virgil van Dijk. The PSG winger is electric on the flank, capable of turning any game on its head in a split second. He runs straight into Liverpool's defensive colossus. Van Dijk is the ultimate organizer, currently showcasing a supreme level of anticipation. Whoever dominates this direct duel dictates the tempo of the entire tie.
Our Prediction
We expect a high-scoring draw. Both teams pack too much firepower to be kept quiet. PSG will push hard early on home soil to establish dominance, but Liverpool's lethal transitional play will balance the scales. A thrilling 2-2 finish leaves everything to play for in the second leg.