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PSG defeated Liverpool in Anfield in the return match of the knockout stages of the Champions League, after losing 0-1 on the outward journey.
Liverpool welcomed Paris Saint-Germain to Anfield this Tuesday for the return match of the knockout stages of the Champions League. After a victory of the Reds at the first leg (0-1), the Parisians aimed to reverse the situation in an electrifying environment, where the qualification for the quarterfinals was at stake. The atmosphere, marked by the mythical song “You'll Never Walk Alone”, created a unique atmosphere for this European shock.
Dembélé opens the score
From the start of the meeting, the Mersey club put pressure on that of the capital. The two teams exchanged rapid attacks: Fabian Ruiz sent a specific center for one of his teammates, but the English defense blocked the action (3rd). Salah then replied with a dangerous shot well countered by a Parisian defender. Shortly after, the Egyptian again tried his luck, but his attempt missed the goal (5th).
PSG finally opened the scoring thanks to a rapid counterattack from Dembélé, which took advantage of a breeze in the surface to mark (0-1, 11th). Liverpool reacted with Konaté, but his distance strike was stopped by Donnarumma. Paris responded again with a great attempt by Barcola, but Alisson saved his team. At the half hour, Dembélé lacked a face-to-face with the Brazilian goalkeeper, while Kvaratskhelia saw his headache.
Liverpool dominates the second period
Upon returning from the locker room, Liverpool imposed his rhythm with constant pressure. In the 53rd, Szoboszlai found the bottom of the nets, but the goal was canceled for offside. PSG resisted Reds' attacks, notably thanks to Donnarumma which made a spectacular parade against Diaz (58th). Salah saw his shot countered by a Parisian defender (62nd). The locals, more and more dominant, passed very close to the goal in the 79th, but Quansah struck the post.
The twenty-two actors were entering into overtime after a zero score at the end of regulation time. From the first minutes, Paris reacted by Beraldo, whose head was right next to the goal (91st), before Goué narrowly missed the 93rd frame. Dembélé was trying a rolled shot in the 108th, but Alisson made a decisive judgment. Gifted, again, struck right next to the right post at 113rd. The extension, dominated by the French champions, ended without winner, bringing the penalty shootout.
Donnarumma hero of the penalty shootout
During the session, Vitinha and Salah succeeded in their attempts, but Donnarumma was illustrated by stopping the shots of Nunez and Jones. Ramos, Dembélé and Goué marked, thus offering victory to the Parisians after a tense session. This success allows the PSG to qualify for the quarterfinals of the LDC, in an epic match which will remain engraved in the memories.
