PSG Knocks Liverpool Out of the UCL
PSG Knocks Liverpool Out of the UCL
Out of the UCL in Dramatic Fashion
A stunning night at Anfield saw Liverpool crash out of the Champions League after a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Dembélé Strikes as Liverpool Falters
Liverpool, backed by a raucous home crowd, started aggressively, pinning PSG deep into their own half.
However, it was the French champions who struck first.
In the 12th minute, Ousmane Dembélé capitalized on a defensive mix-up between Konaté and Alisson, slotting home a crucial goal after a quick counterattack.
Liverpool thought they had found an equalizer in the second half through Dominik Szoboszlai, but VAR ruled out the goal due to an offside in the build-up.
The match continued with intense pressure from the Premier League leaders, but PSG’s defense, led by Marquinhos and Donnarumma, held firm.
We exit the Champions League on penalties. #UCL pic.twitter.com/AW3Ph5EuQS
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 11, 2025
Donnarumma the Hero in the Shootout
With the score level on aggregate after extra time, the match headed to penalty kicks.
Vitinha opened the shootout for PSG with an unusual but effective strike.
Mohamed Salah responded with a perfect shot, giving Liverpool a glimmer of hope.
However, disaster struck for the Reds as Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones both saw their efforts saved by an inspired Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Ramos, Dembélé, and Doue converted their penalties for PSG, sealing a 4-1 shootout victory and securing their place in the quarter-finals.
What’s Next for PSG and Liverpool?
PSG now advances to face the winner of Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge, while Liverpool’s European journey comes to a shocking end much earlier than expected.
After a near-perfect group stage performance, Arne Slot’s men will now have to refocus on the Premier League title race.
For PSG, this win marks a statement of intent as they aim to finally conquer Europe’s biggest stage.
With Donnarumma’s heroics and Dembélé’s crucial goal, the Parisians look like serious contenders for the crown.
