Paris Saint-Germain booked their place in the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday night, edging past Liverpool 4-1 in a nerve-wracking penalty shoot-out at Anfield. The French champions overturned a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Paris, setting up a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Needing a goal to stay in the competition, PSG wasted no time in getting back on level terms. Ousmane Dembélé struck early, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to fire past Liverpool’s goalkeeper and bring the aggregate score to 1-1.
The goal injected energy into the match, with both teams creating several chances, but neither could find the breakthrough as the game stretched into extra time.
With neither side able to break the deadlock, the tie was decided from the penalty spot. PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero of the night, producing two crucial saves to deny Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones.
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Meanwhile, PSG’s penalty takers—Vitinha, Gonçalo Ramos, Dembélé, and Désiré Doué—held their nerve, converting all four of their attempts with clinical precision.
The victory sees PSG move into the quarter-finals, where they will face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge. Having never lifted the Champions League trophy, the Parisian side will be hoping this could finally be their year to claim European glory.
For Liverpool, the defeat marks a painful exit from the competition, despite a spirited performance in front of their home fans. With their Champions League hopes dashed, Jürgen Klopp’s men will now shift their focus to domestic competitions.
This unforgettable clash was a testament to the intensity and unpredictability of the Champions League. PSG showcased resilience and composure under pressure, while Donnarumma’s brilliance proved decisive in the shoot-out.
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