Liverpool hosts Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield this Tuesday in the quarter-finals of Liga of Campeões. The score is 0-1 for PSG in the second half. The French side lead the aggregate 3-0 after their 2-0 victory in the first leg at Paris.
Ousmane Dembele scored the winning goal in the 73rd minute. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia activated the attacker at the edge of the area. Dembele shot placed in the left corner of the goal defended by Giorgi Mamardashvili. Liverpool needs to score at least three goals to force extra time.
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Pressure from Liverpool in the first half
Liverpool started the match with initiative at home. The home team created several opportunities in the first 45 minutes. Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike played in the initial attack before the half-time changes.
Mohamed Salah came on in the 31st minute replacing Hugo Ekitike. The Egyptian tried to create chances with crosses and shots. Apesar of greater ball possession, Liverpool found it difficult to overcome PSG’s organized defense.
Matvey Safonov made important saves. The PSG goalkeeper prevented goals from shots from Ryan Gravenberch, Milos Kerkez and other Liverpool players. The first half ended goalless.
Main plays of the first half
Referee Maurizio Mariani whistled several fouls on both sides of the field. Alexis Mac Allister received a yellow card in the 45th minute for a harsh tackle and will miss Liverpool in case of classification.
Liverpool had corners and clear chances. Joe Gomez and other defenders also went up to head the ball. PSG defended with compactness and exploited counterattacks with a speed of Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
- Desire Doue left injured in the 52nd minute and Bradley Barcola came on in his place
- Nuno Mendes left the field after 38 minutes due to injury and Lucas Hernández came on
- Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha came on in the second half to increase the pressure on Liverpool
Changes and intensity in the second half
Arne Slot made changes to the range. Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez came in to provide more offensive presence and rebuild the defense. Liverpool increased the pace after 46 minutes.
The home team arrived with danger with shots from outside the area and plays from the edge. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister attempted medium-range finishes. Safonov He remained confident in his interventions.
PSG maintained its defensive organization. The French waited for the right moment to explore spaces. The visiting team managed the aggregate advantage and avoided unnecessary risks.
Penalty decision and VAR review
In the 65th minute, referee Maurizio Mariani awarded a penalty to Liverpool after a foul by Willian Pacho. The Liverpool players initially celebrated. VAR took action and the bid was reviewed.
After consulting the video, the referee canceled the maximum penalty. Não There was a clear violation according to the review. The game continued without any change in the score and with discreet protests from the home team.
Liverpool continued to attack. Rio Ngumoha and other substitutes tried to create chances. PSG closed in and managed the result calmly.
Current situation and what could still happen
The game continues with PSG ahead 1-0. The aggregate remains 3-0 for the French. Liverpool needs a quick reaction in the final minutes if they want to keep their chance of qualifying alive.
The English team dominates ball possession in the second half but finds blocks in the opposing defense. PSG exploits quick transitions when they recover the ball.
Match timeline
- 1′ – Partida starts at Anfield
- 31′ – Mohamed Salah replaces Hugo Ekitike
- 38′ – Lucas Hernández replaces Nuno Mendes injured
- 45+1′ – Alexis Mac Allister receives a yellow card
- 46′ – Segundo time starts with Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez entering at Liverpool
- 52′ – Bradley Barcola replaces Desire Doue injured
- 65′ – Pênalti scored and then canceled by VAR
- 67′ – Rio Ngumoha replaces Joe Gomez
- 71′ – Rio Ngumoha and Alexis Mac Allister have chances saved by Safonov
- 73′ – Gol from Ousmane Dembele after assistance from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Placar 0 to 1
Liverpool continues to press in search of a draw. PSG manages the advantage and looks for dangerous counterattacks. The match remains open in the final minutes.
Performance of goalkeepers and defenders
Giorgi Mamardashvili made safe saves in the first half. Liverpool’s goalkeeper prevented goals from shots from Ousmane Dembele and other PSG attackers.
Matvey Safonov stood out with important interventions. The PSG goalkeeper stopped dangerous shots from Ryan Gravenberch, Milos Kerkez and Cody Gakpo. The defenses kept the score down until the Dembele goal.
PSG’s defense was compact throughout the match. Marquinhos and other defenders cleared away several of Liverpool’s crosses and shots.
Next steps in the confrontation
Liverpool needs to score goals in the remaining minutes to make life difficult for PSG. Qualquer result other than a victory by three or more goals difference eliminates the English team from the competition.
PSG plays with a comfortable aggregate advantage. The French team can defend itself and exploit the opponent’s mistakes to increase the score or guarantee classification.
The fans on Anfield support Liverpool in search of the historic reaction. The game continues with high intensity in the final minutes.
Technical sheet and arbitration
Maurizio Mariani referees the match with video assistance. The Italian referee awarded fouls and cards with discretion throughout the game.
The substitutions occurred mainly due to injuries and the search for physical refreshment. Liverpool used offensive options while PSG prioritized maintaining the structure.
The clash for the quarterfinals of Liga of Campeões defines who advances to the semifinals. PSG has a clear advantage so far.
