Ousmane Dembele scored a brace as holders Paris Saint-Germain dumped Liverpool out of the Champions League with a disciplined second-leg performance at Anfield.
The Reds were looking to mount a historic comeback but they failed to gain control early on, with PSG threatening as Ousmane Dembele blasted a sitter over the bar from seven yards.
Things went from bad to worse early on as Hugo Ekitike was forced off, though his replacement Mo Salah almost created the opener as his cross was turned goalwards by Milos Kerkez. Matvei Safonov made a great save, with captain Marquinhos producing a superb last-ditch block to stop Virgil van Dijk tapping in as both sides went in level at half-time.
But while PSG looked comfortable at the break they were quickly under pressure in the second half, especially as Alexis Mac Alliter darted in to win a penalty. Anfield was suddenly filled with hope but it was to be short-lived, with the initial decision overturned despite obvious contact in a decision that will bring more questions around VAR.
And it only got worse from there as PSG capitalised on the space left behind and Dembele wrapped up the tie, the Ballon d’Or holder firing in from the edge of the area to put the tie beyond Liverpool before adding a second late on to ensure the holders march into the semi-finals, where they’ll face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in a blockbuster tie.
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Liverpool vs PSG LIVE
- PSG beat Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield to seal 4-0 aggregate win in Champions League
- Reds now have no hope of silverware as they continue bid to finish in top five of Premier League
- Pundits brand Reds as 'underdogs' ahead of weekend's Merseyside derby
- 90 +3' GOAL! Dembele taps in for brace late on [LIV 0-2 PSG, 0-4 agg.]
- 73' GOAL! Dembele curls in to sink hosts [LIV 0-1 PSG, 0-3 agg.]
The stark reality facing Liverpool after PSG cause Champions League deja vu
22:35 , Richard JollyDéjà vu all over again for Liverpool, eliminated by the French champions for a second successive season, but this this time without the drama of penalties or the sense of what might have been. A Paris rematch brought the same scoreline as last week, another 2-0 win. Ousmane Dembele, who got an Anfield winner last season, added a brace. Compared to last year, the margin of victory was bigger as Paris Saint-Germain secured a semi-final against Real Madrid or, more probably, Bayern Munich. This trophy may remain in their grasp for another year.
Liverpool can reflect on the damage done in Paris last week though the broader conclusion might be that, after £450m of spending, they have slipped further away from the European elite. They finished third in the league phase this year but they have rarely looked plausible winners of the competition. PSG, 11th in a large league table, are in the last four, their blend of defiant defending, electric attacking and midfield finesse looking them a class apart from the English champions.
The stark reality facing Liverpool after PSG cause Champions League deja vu
Pundits claim Liverpool are now ‘underdogs’ for Merseyside derby
07:00 , Chris WilsonFormer Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has claimed that Liverpool could be underdogs for this weekend’s Merseyside derby against Everton after the Reds were dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.
Arne Slot’s side were hoping for a historic European comeback as they welcomed PSG trailing 2-0 from the first leg, but instead they offered up another disjointed performance as a brace from Ousmane Dembele sent the holders through 4-0 on aggregate.
It means the Reds have lost four of their last five games in all competitions following the 4-0 demolition at the hands of Manchester City in the FA Cup and the loss to Brighton in the league before the international break.
Pundits claim Liverpool are now ‘underdogs’ for Merseyside derby
Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike stretchered off against PSG in huge blow to World Cup hopes
06:00 , Chris WilsonHugo Ekitike will fear for his World Cup after being stretchered off during Liverpool’s Champions League quarter-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ekitike went down off the ball holding his ankle after suffering a suspected Achilles injury and appeared in some agony.
Liverpool doctors were quick to signal to the bench that the Frenchman wouldn’t be able to continue and that he would require a stretcher to be taken off.
Liverpool’s Ekitike stretchered off against PSG in huge blow to World Cup hopes
Pundits blast controversial VAR penalty call that cost Liverpool dearly in Champions League
05:00 , Chris WilsonLiverpool could not produce another famous European comeback at Anfield as they were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain - but had their second-half penalty not been controversially overturned, things could have been very different.
The hosts were trailing 2-0 on aggregate but still had the second leg finely poised at 0-0, knowing the pendulum could swing heavily in their favour if they made PSG’s net bulge.
It looked like they had secured the golden opportunity to do just that as Alexis Mac Allister went down under the challenge of Willian Pacho to earn Liverpool a penalty on 64 minutes.
Pundits blast VAR penalty call that cost Liverpool dearly in Champions League
Liverpool's remaining fixtures
04:00 , Chris WilsonLiverpool have just six fixtures remaining as they bid to finish in the top five of the Premier League to return to the Champions League next season.
The Reds will face the following sides in the run-in:
Everton (A) - 19 April
Crystal Palace (H) - 25 April
Manchester United (A) - 3 May
Chelsea (H) - 9 May
Aston Villa (A) - 17 May (TBD)
Brentford (H) - 24 May
How seven Premier League teams could qualify for the Champions League after clinching fifth spot
03:00 , Chris WilsonThe Premier League could boast seven clubs in next season’s Champions League if all the right pieces fall into place – but now we know five will be guaranteed.
The extra place was sealed after Arsenal emerged 1-0 victors at Sporting in their quarter-final first leg, with Kai Havertz snatching a late winner in Lisbon.
It is the second consecutive year that the Premier League has earned an additional spot, with the English top flight at the pinnacle of the European Performance Standings.
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How seven Premier League teams could qualify for the Champions League
Atletico Madrid survive barrage from 10-man Barcelona to reach Champions League semi-finals
02:00 , Chris WilsonAtletico Madrid reached their first Champions League semi-final in nine years on Tuesday, squeezing past Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate despite a nerve-racking 2-1 home defeat that had the Metropolitano holding its breath until the final whistle.
Diego Simeone's side had done much of the heavy lifting with a 2-0 win at the Camp Nou in the first leg, and that cushion proved just enough to withstand an early Barca blitz as the visitors struck twice in the first half to level the tie.
Lamine Yamal capitalised on a Clement Lenglet error to open the scoring in the fourth minute, finishing neatly past goalkeeper Juan Musso after Ferran Torres set him up.
Atletico Madrid survive barrage from 10-man Barcelona to reach Champions League semis
Champions League fixtures
01:00 , Chris WilsonThere are another two Champions League fixtures today as the final matches of the 2025/26 quarter-finals take place.
Arsenal host Sporting CP at the Emirates, with the Gunners holding a 1-0 aggregate lead in that one.
And Real Madrid travel to Bayern Munich in the second leg of their tie, with the Bundesliga side holding a 2-1 advantage in that one.
Liverpool's remaining fixtures
00:00 , Chris WilsonLiverpool have just six fixtures remaining as they bid to finish in the top five of the Premier League to return to the Champions League next season.
The Reds will face the following sides in the run-in:
Everton (A) - 19 April
Crystal Palace (H) - 25 April
Manchester United (A) - 3 May
Chelsea (H) - 9 May
Aston Villa (A) - 17 May (TBD)
Brentford (H) - 24 May
Pundits claim Liverpool are now ‘underdogs’ for Merseyside derby
23:45 , Chris WilsonFormer Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has claimed that Liverpool could be underdogs for this weekend’s Merseyside derby against Everton after the Reds were dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.
Arne Slot’s side were hoping for a historic European comeback as they welcomed PSG trailing 2-0 from the first leg, but instead they offered up another disjointed performance as a brace from Ousmane Dembele sent the holders through 4-0 on aggregate.
It means the Reds have lost four of their last five games in all competitions following the 4-0 demolition at the hands of Manchester City in the FA Cup and the loss to Brighton in the league before the international break.
Pundits claim Liverpool are now ‘underdogs’ for Merseyside derby
Fowler: Liverpool 'none the wiser in terms of the tactics'
23:30 , Chris Wilson“I don't think PSG were actually brilliant tonight, but when they needed to up their game, they did it,” says Robbie Fowler on Amazon Prime.
“Liverpool huffed and puffed but they were still none the wiser in terms of the tactics.
“[When the penalty was given] PSG were on the ropes a bit, Liverpool threw a few balls into the box and caused a little bit of chaos. That was a real game-changer.
“Did I think it was a penalty? It was a soft one, but I don't think VAR should change it.”
Hugo Ekitike stretchered off in huge blow to Liverpool’s hopes of Champions League comeback
23:20 , Chris WilsonHugo Ekitike was stretchered off in an early blow to Liverpool’s bid to overturn their Champions League quarter-final tie with Paris Saint-Germain.
Ekitike went down off the ball holding his ankle after suffering a suspected Achilles injury and appeared in some agony.
Liverpool doctors were quick to signal to the bench that the Frenchman wouldn’t be able to continue and that he would require a stretcher to be taken off.
Ekitike stretchered off against PSG in huge blow to Liverpool
Enrique: 'It was an intense match'
23:10 , Chris WilsonLuis Enrique is clearly pleased with his side’s performance.
“It was an intense match between two teams who play good football. It’s an honour to play against the Liverpool of Arne Slot,” he says.
“First half I think we controlled the match, second half it was a different story. It was difficult but we scored two goals.
“If you want to win these kinds of matches you have to defend with intensity and as a team. We showed that we are ready to play when we have the ball and without the ball.
“It’s a different story because last year everyone felt we couldn’t win, and now everybody knows we are the champions. But we need to grow, and we think we can,” he added.
Slot: 'I am completely not surprised'
23:00 , Chris Wilson“We got much more than we deserved last week by only losing 2-0, like last season. Also the same as last season today we got much less than we deserved. We should have won but it is from the quality of them why they don't concede,” says Liverpool boss Arne Slot at full-time.
“If you look at our season I am completely not surprised [about the overturned penalty] because so many decisions have gone against us. For me it is quite simple, if the referee did not give a penalty the VAR would never have intervened.
“As I said I don't think it is a surprise this season, not just the Champions League but also in the Premier League many decisions have gone against us.
“We couldn't score a goal, we had many chances.”
On Hugo Ekitike's injury, he adds: "Not too good. We could all see it didn't look good. Let's wait and see what it will be. In the second half he went home and I haven't seen him yet.
"As it seems to be, losing a player is something we have had many times this season but it is especially hard for him because you never want to be injured, especially at this time of the season."
Dembele: 'We found a way to win'
22:52 , Chris WilsonOusmane Dembele has the following to say on Amazon Prime in a brief interview:
“Very happy to be able to win the game. It was difficult but we found a way to win, and we’re delighted.
“Really happy with two brilliant goals. The first was great work from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and the second was Bradley Barcola with brilliant work, and I’m really happy with both of them.
“I think we’re at the same time and hopefully we can win our semi-final and go on and win it [all],” he adds as he finishes.
Atletico Madrid advance to semi-finals
22:48 , Chris WilsonIn the night’s other game, Atletico Madrid had enough to sneak through in their quarter-final tie against Barcelona.
Diego Simeone’s side lost 2-1 on the night but they sneak through 3-2 on aggregate to set up a semi-final against either Arsenal or Sporting CP.
'We have to give our all'
22:44 , Chris WilsonHere’s more from Konate:
On the performance and rest of the season: “Many things happened and we don't have to forget that. The game today meant a lot of things because against PSG, who are a bit better than last season, to make a performance like that we have to build from that and realise how good we can be.
“It is minimum standard for Liverpool to play Champions League. We have six games left and we have to give all in those six games,” he added.
Konate reacts
22:39 , Chris WilsonLiverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is first to speak to Amazon Prime:
“Today we created many chances and I think on the pitch we were the better team. It was a little bit unfair it was like season, we had many chances but could not score and they had one or two chances and score,” he explains.
“Last season we had a penalty like that. For me it was a clear penalty and was just behind the referee but he did not blow the whistle and we have to deal with that. If we got the penalty and score it would be completely different."
On Hugo Ekitike's injury, he adds: "I think it is bad. I don't know, I have heard many things, I have no word to talk about that because with the World Cup coming it is very, very hard for him and I send him my prayers."
Next up
22:30 , Chris WilsonLiverpool’s attention turns back to the Premier League now, even if that is only in the hope that they can secure Champions League football for next season.
The Reds are currently well-placed to finish in the top five, with Slot’s side sitting in fifth but four points ahead of sixth-placed Chelsea.
Liverpool’s next game comes against Everton in a Merseyside derby on Sunday, 19 April.
Pundits blast controversial VAR penalty call that cost Liverpool dearly in Champions League
22:25 , Chris WilsonLiverpool could not produce another famous European comeback at Anfield as they were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain - but had their second-half penalty not been controversially overturned, things could have been very different.
The hosts were trailing 2-0 on aggregate but still had the second leg finely poised at 0-0, knowing the pendulum could swing heavily in their favour if they made PSG’s net bulge.
It looked like they had secured the golden opportunity to do just that as Alexis Mac Allister went down under the challenge of Willian Pacho to earn Liverpool a penalty on 64 minutes.
Pundits blast VAR penalty call that cost Liverpool dearly in Champions League
'PSG were far superior'
22:20 , Chris Wilson“You have to say PSG over the two legs were far superior,” says former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock on BBC 5 Live.
“Down in front of us you can see what it means to PSG. It was a difficult game for them, but they stood tall. Matvey Safonov made some crucial saves. They rode their luck, but overall it was the right result over the two legs.”
FULL-TIME! Liverpool 0-2 PSG (agg. 0-4)
22:15 , Chris WilsonThe result means PSG advance into the semi-finals of the Champions League, where they will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.
FULL-TIME! Liverpool 0-2 PSG (agg. 0-4)
22:11 , Chris Wilson
FULL-TIME! Liverpool 0-2 PSG (agg. 0-4)
22:06 , Chris WilsonAn intriguing game for the most part but PSG knew what they had to do and they came to Anfield and did it in the end.
Liverpool were much better than last week but the damage had been done in Paris, and the Reds live to rue that insipid performance last week.
Will it be enough to ease pressure on Arne Slot? Only time will tell as the battle to finish in the top five in the Premier Leagur heats up.
FULL-TIME! Liverpool 0-2 PSG (agg. 0-4)
22:01 , Chris Wilson90 +6 mins
The referee brings the game to an end and holders PSG advance into the semi-finals of the Champions League.
They have been far too good for Liverpool over the two legs and while the Reds put in a good effort this evening, questions will remain over the future of Arne Slot after another exit at the hands of the French side.
Liverpool 0-2 PSG
21:58 , Chris Wilson90 +4 mins
It’s beginning to empty out at Anfield. The hosts gave a good account of themselves but in the end the damage was done in the first leg.
GOAL! Liverpool 0-2 PSG (agg. 0-4) (Dembele, 90+3')
21:57 , Chris Wilson90 +3 mins
GOAL! Dembele has a brace and Liverpool are dumped out of the Champions League!
It’s another well-worked goal, with a quick break sending Barcola through before he squares a great pass that puts it on a plate for Dembele to tap in at the far post.
Liverpool 0-1 PSG
21:55 , Chris Wilson90 mins
Into the first of six minutes of added time at Anfield.
Liverpool 0-1 PSG
21:53 , Chris Wilson88 mins
A superb challenge from Konate as the last man to prevent Barcola from a probable goal.
At the other end, Ngumoha does well to win a corner.
Liverpool 0-1 PSG
21:51 , Chris Wilson86 mins
Not a bad effort from Kerkez, who catches the half-volley well but fires it right at Safonov.
Liverpool 0-1 PSG
21:50 , Chris Wilson85 mins
Still Liverpool attack but they just haven’t had that bit of quality in the final third.
Liverpool 0-1 PSG
21:48 , Chris Wilson83 mins
Ngumoha has been something of a bright spark but he hasn’t had a lot of help from his teammates at times, though it’s fair enough that the wind has been taken out of Liverpool’s sails now.
Liverpool 0-1 PSG
21:45 , Chris Wilson80 mins
Another opening for PSG as Dembele lines up the effort from just inside the area, but it’s blocked well.
At the other end, Jones’s effort is deflected behind after a good pass from Wirtz.
PSG bring on Lucas Beraldo for Zaire-Emery.
Liverpool 0-1 PSG
21:39 , Chris Wilson75 mins
Almost a second for PSG as Barcola latches onto the through ball into the box and squares it to Dembele.
He manages to squeeze it past Mamardashvili but the space runs out and he can’t get a clear shot away.
GOAL! Liverpool 0-1 PSG (agg. 0-3) (Dembele, 73')
21:38 , Chris Wilson73 mins
GOAL! And that will be that!
PSG counter and it’s worked wide to Barcola. He’s a little isolated but he finds Dembele just within the ‘D’.
The Frenchman shimmies and cuts back away from Mac Allister before curling a lovely effort low and past Mamardashvili for 1-0!
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:35 , Chris Wilson71 mins
The first real involvement for Ngumoha sees the teenager cut in before forcing a good low save from Safonov.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:34 , Chris Wilson69 mins
The hosts really have their tails up now and PSG are once again struggling to keep the ball, with the latest Liverpool attack requiring another last-ditch block from a PSG defender.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:33 , Richard Jolly at AnfieldThe latest thoughts of Richard Jolly, who’s in place at Anfield tonight...
“Liverpool have been better with Gakpo than Isak, with Salah than Ekitike. They have had more of a threat in the second half.”
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:32 , Chris Wilson68 mins
Liverpool responded to that decision by bringing on Rio Ngumoha for Joe Gomez.
The youngster wins a corner and Mac Allister heads wide at the near post.
PENALTY OVERTURNED! Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:30 , Chris Wilson66 mins
The penalty is overturned! That’s a surprising decision, as it didn’t seem a clear and obvious error and there was clear contact in the area.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:29 , Chris Wilson65 mins
The referee has been instructed to head to the monitor, and we know what that means...
PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL! Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:28 , Chris Wilson64 mins
PENALTY TO LIVERPOOL! The hosts are awarded a penalty as Mac Allister latches onto a loose ball in the area and gets his body across Pacho before being clipped by the defender!
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:27 , Chris Wilson62 mins
An opening for Gravenberch as he drives at Neves, but it’s a tame effort right at the ‘keeper.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:25 , Chris Wilson60 mins
Liverpool get a warning of what can happen when you commit too many men forward as PSG suddenly break with a 3-v-2. However, Dembele went too early and was offside as he latched onto Kvaratskhelia’s through ball.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:23 , Chris Wilson58 mins
Dembele is almost sent clean through in the blink of an eye but Konate covered well, and the PSG man was offside anyway.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:21 , Chris Wilson56 mins
PSG have struggled to get out of their half in the last few minutes, though Liverpool haven’t quite managed to create a real clear-cut chance.
The hosts have all of the ball and are showing plenty of energy though, and Salah’s diagonal pass almost creates a great chance before Kerkez hits a half-cross, half-shot wide of the far post.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:17 , Chris Wilson53 mins
Lovely combinations from Salah and Wirtz as the latter is sent through by his teammate, but his touch is too heavy and Pacho clears.
Liverpool win a corner but Safonov does well to punch clear under pressure.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:16 , Chris Wilson51 mins
Doue is the latest player forced off, and he makes way for Bradley Barcola.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:14 , Chris Wilson49 mins
It falls for Gakpo and he takes the shot early, forcing a good save from Safonov.
Gomez heads over from the corner, and while Doue is back on, he’s gone down again after limping around.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:12 , Chris Wilson47 mins
A fairly bright start for the hosts as Salah’s ball in causes some pinball in the PSG area.
Moments later, another clipped ball in is headed over to Gakpo, but he can’t get in under control.
Up the other end, Doue might need treatment after colliding with a ball boy.
'Can Cody Gakpo turn destroyer of PSG'
21:10 , Richard JollyThe thoughts of Richard Jolly on those half-time subs from the hosts:
“So Isak lasted 45 minutes in which he had Liverpool's first effort on target of the tie but otherwise achieved little else. Can Cody Gakpo turn destroyer of PSG? Probably not.”
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:08 , Chris WilsonWe’re back underway at Anfield!
Subs for Liverpool at half-time as Cody Gakpo and Joe Gomez are on for Frimpong and Isak.
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 0-0 PSG
21:03 , Chris Wilson
'PSG navigated that first half with few alarms'
20:58 , Richard Jolly at AnfieldThe half-time thoughts of Richard Jolly, who’s in place at Anfield tonight...
“PSG navigated that first half with few alarms. And given how wet it is at Anfield, navigated may be an appropriate word.”
HALF-TIME! Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:54 , Chris WilsonThe first half comes to an end without anything else of note and both teams head in level at the break.
It’s been an entertaining half at Anfield and it’s a surprise that it’s ended level, as both sides missed huge chances.
Dembele will feel like he should have put PSG ahead, while at the other end Marquinhos did superbly well to prevent a certain goal as van Dijk’s eyes lit up.
It means the tie is still finely poised as we enter the second half, though it’ll be PSG who are the happier of the two sides – and the holders will feel they can punish the Reds in the second half is things stay the same.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:51 , Chris Wilson45 +3 mins
Liverpool haven’t really been able to get out of their half as we approach the end of the first 45, with a couple of sloppy passes meaning they’ve given the ball away far too easily. They’ve arguably got away with a couple of sloppy PSG through balls too.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:49 , Chris Wilson45 +1 mins
We have the first booking of the day now as Mac Allister goes flying in low on Vitinha.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:48 , Chris Wilson45 mins
Liverpool want a free-kick (and potential red) as Salah goes down in the box but Pacho had done well to shepherd him off the ball.
We’ll have four minutes of added time at Anfield.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:47 , Chris Wilson43 mins
Great football from PSG as it’s worked wide to Hakimi in the the area. He looks to cut it across goal for Dembele but Konate reads it well.
Moments later, another half-chance falls to Dembele in the box but he hits a tame volley into the side-netting.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:45 , Chris Wilson41 mins
A strange attempt from Vitinha as he overlaps and receives Dembele’s pass in the box but opts for a sort of lobbed attempt when Kvaratskhelia was also free in the area.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:43 , Chris Wilson39 mins
Salah has looked lively since coming on and his next involvement sees him inadvertently win a corner as rain begins to sweep across Anfield.
The set-piece isn’t a great one but it does allow Gravenberch a second attempt at the cross, though the Dutchman’s cutback is to a PSG man.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:42 , Chris Wilson38 mins
Ekitike is not the only sub of the half, as PSG are now forced to bring off Nuno Mendes for Lucas Hernández.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:41 , Richard Jolly at AnfieldThe latest from Richard Jolly at Anfield...
“Liverpool have been without the injured Alexander Isak for much of the season. Now they may worry Hugo Ekitike's campaign is over. He has been stretchered off.
“It hasn't been the reunion with PSG he wanted. He had little service last week. He has been on the right wing tonight. Now that role goes back to Mohamed Salah.”
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:38 , Chris Wilson35 mins
A dangerous opening for PSG as Vitinha slids it through to Dembele. He’s 2-v-1 as Kerkez and co. desperately try and get back, and luckily for the hosts his pass out wide doesn’t have enough on it.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:36 , Chris Wilson32 mins
CLOSE! An immediate involvement for Salah and it almost brings Liverpool a goal!
The ball falls to him near the box and he clips in a lovely cross that is hit goalwards at the back post.
Safonov gets down brilliantly to save it but can only push it out as far as van Dijk. The Dutchman looks certain to tap in from point-blank range but Marquinhos dives in to block and divert it away!
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:33 , Chris Wilson30 mins
Ekitike is stretchered off and Salah comes on in his place.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:32 , Chris Wilson29 mins
It looks like Ekitike will have to come off. The Frenchman seemingly went down off the ball and was holding his ankle and/or Achilles, and the stretcher is out.
Mo Salah is warming up on the sideline...
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:31 , Chris Wilson27 mins
Liverpool’s higher pressing has worked against them on a couple of occasions but it’s almost paid off once or twice too, and at the very least it’s unsettling PSG much more than last week.
There’s a brief break in play as Hugo Ekitike is down and receiving treatment.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:28 , Chris Wilson24 mins
Half a chance for PSG as the ball across reaches Doue at the back post, but rather than hit it first-time he opts to take a touch and he accidentally leaves the ball behind!
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:27 , Richard Jolly at AnfieldThe latest thoughts of Richard Jolly, who’s in place at Anfield this evening...
“Liverpool have changed tactics dramatically from the first leg, from a deep back five to a back four with a high defensive line. It may cost them, and Dembele has had two chances when PSG have got in behind.”
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:25 , Chris Wilson21 mins
That was a real let-off for Liverpool, but can the hosts take advantage?
They’re looking comfortable in possession but it just isn’t clicking in advanced areas so far.
They do manage to send Isak clean through but the Swedish striker had strayed offside, and his tame effort was saved by Safonov.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:22 , Chris Wilson17 mins
CLOSE! The best chance of the game so far and Ousmane Dembele will wonder how he’s not at least hit the target.
It’s a well-worked chance from PSG, as Kvaratskhelia clips a ball across the box. It’s hit over the defender into the path of Dembele, and he’s only a few yards out as he hits the half-volley on the turn, but he blasts it over the bar!
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:19 , Chris Wilson16 mins
The hosts win a free-kick from deep and Mac Allister lays it off to Szoboszlai. The cross is isn’t a bad one and it falls to Gravenberch on the edge of the box, but he scuffs his shot and Safonov punches it clear.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:18 , Chris Wilson14 mins
Ekitike has been the brightest player for the hosts so far, and he does well to hold the ball up before Frimpong’s cross has too much on it.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:15 , Chris Wilson12 mins
PSG have given away far too easily in key areas on a couple of occasions already, though this time a poor touch from Kerkez means the hosts can’t capitalise.
The hosts try to spread it out wide but again Szoboszlai’s pass just isn’t good enough.
Not a bad start from Liverpool nonetheless!
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:13 , Chris Wilson10 mins
Neither side has dominated the opening exchanges of this one, though both have settled well in possession.
PSG are looking the more dangerous though, and they have the first real chance of the game as Mamardashvili comes off his line to clear.
His clearance falls straight to a PSG shirt though, and the Georgian does well to pull off a good stop as he scrambled back towards his goal line.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:09 , Chris Wilson7 mins
A first sight of goal for Isak as he escapes his marker at the corner, but he heads it straight at Safonov.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:08 , Chris Wilson6 mins
Some decent possession for Liverpool and they win their first corner of the game as Wirtz cross is put behind.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:07 , Chris Wilson4 mins
Early pressure from PSG, with Zaire-Emery’s deflected effort turned behind for a corner.
The visitors work it short but Vitinha’s shot is blocked before Kvaratskhelia hits a tame effort too close to Mamardashvili.
Liverpool 0-0 PSG
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Liverpool are roared forward early on but Szoboszlai’s pass is a poor one.
PSG go up the other end and Doue finds Dembele in the box, though his attempted squared pass across goal is intercepted.
Surprise formation
20:04 , Richard Jolly at AnfieldIf the team selection was a surprise, the formation may be, too, given the personnel. It looks like a 4-2-3-1 with Ekitike on the right and Mac Allister as a No 10.
KICK-OFF! Liverpool 0-0 PSG
20:03 , Chris WilsonThere is a brief moment of silence ahead of kick-off as the anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster falls tomorrow.
It’s observed almost impeccably and the teams line up for kick-off.
And we’re underway at Anfield! What does tonight have in store for these two European giants?
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19:59 , Chris WilsonThe teams are out and the Champions League anthem rings around Anfield as the home fans drown it out with a renditon of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’.
The pre-match atmosphere is certainly matching the occasion!
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19:54 , Chris WilsonThe two teams are gathered in the tunnel at Anfield, so we should be underway soon!
Do we have a historic comeback in store, or will PSG silence Anfield once more? We’re about to find out.
Fowler: 'It doesn't make sense'
19:51 , Chris WilsonRobbie Fowler is perplexed at Slot’s comments on Isak. The former Liverpool striker had this to say on Amazon Prime:
“I can't believe he's done that. He has come out and more or less given the tactic away, straight away. If he changes after 45 minutes, there is going to be a change in the tactics, formation or dynamics of Liverpool. It doesn't make sense for me.”
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Slot reveals Isak will see limited minutes
19:45 , Chris WilsonLiverpool boss Arne Slot has revealed that Alexander Isak “will not be able to play much more than 45 minutes” this evening as the striker continues his return from injury.
“The thinking is that we need to score goals and there are goals in these players. They are two target men, two players we can play in to. As you might not know, Isak will not be able to play much more than 45 minutes - with the possibility of extra time, it makes sense for me to start him.
“We need to do a few things well, but I don't think it's that much about tactics this time.You have to match their intensity off the ball,” explained the Liverpool boss.
On the state of play before kick-off, he added: “I have felt a lift already when we arrived. We will probably feel it more when we go out for the warm-up and even more when we go out to play. We need to be at our best and our fans to be at their best."
The logic of Alexander Isak's starting berth
19:43 , Richard Jolly at AnfieldThe logic behind starting Alexander Isak is that Liverpool are not sure how long he can play so, with the possibility of extra time, Arne Slot thinks it is better he plays from the off, rather than potentially having to substitute a substitute.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot: We know we need an exceptional performance against PSG
19:40 , Chris WilsonArne Slot accepts Liverpool can be nothing short of “exceptional” if they are to add to the list of magical European nights at Anfield against Paris St Germain on Tuesday.
Liverpool failed to register a shot on target and were outclassed in the French capital last week as European champions PSG claimed a 2-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
But the Reds have staged several unlikely European comebacks, most recently overturning a 3-0 deficit against Barcelona by winning 4-0 on Merseyside en route to lifting the Champions League trophy in 2019.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot: We know we need an exceptional performance against PSG
Match stats
19:33 , Chris WilsonLiverpool have lost four games in the Champions League this season, which is their joint-most in a single campaign. The last time they lost four was in 2018/19, though they went on to win the trophy that season!
Interestingly for the Reds, Florian Wirtz has created more chances from open play than any other player in the competition this season, while Dominik Szoboszlai has created more chances from set-pieces than any other player.
Head-to-head
19:27 , Chris WilsonThese two sides have met just five times previously in European competition, with PSG winning two and Liverpool winning three.
The most notable match-up between the two came last season in the round of 16, when table-topping Liverpool secured a dramatic late win courtesy of Harvey Elliott before PSG reversed that result and eventually won on penalties at Anfield.
Will we see another positive result for the holders tonight, or can Liverpool mount another historic European comeback?
The key decisions Arne Slot must make with Liverpool requiring another famous European comeback
19:20 , Chris WilsonArne Slot referenced his distinctive look. “I tend to think of myself that my brains are not the worst part of my head,” said the Liverpool head coach. “The hair is not growing a lot but I can remember a lot.” If it means Slot can remember three games against Paris Saint-Germain, from the smash-and-grab win in the Parc des Princes last season to the one-sided defeat in the French capital last week, that brainpower will be required to devise a blueprint to eliminate the holders from the Champions League.
Slot has to be psychologist as well as strategist. He started off by reminding his players Liverpool were only 2-0 down. “It felt completely different,” he admitted. A side who failed to muster a shot on target in Paris need a minimum of two goals, and probably more. Slot has also turned mathematician in his attempts to instil optimism.
The decisions Slot must make as he calls on Liverpool’s comeback kings
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PSG team news
19:05 , Chris WilsonLuis Enrique has named an unchanged side from last week at the parc des Princes. PSG did not have a game at the weekend and so the Spaniard had no new injury concerns, so it is no surprise to see the settled midfield trio of Warren Zaire-Emery, Vitinha and Joao Neves starting.
In attack, Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia keep their places despite the return of Bradley Barcola, while Ousmane Dembele once again leads the attack.
Liverpool team news
19:00 , Chris WilsonArne Slot has made five changes to the side that beat Fulham 2-0 at Anfield at the weekend. Only one change is in defence, where Milos Kerkez replaces Andy Robertson.
In midfield. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister come in ahead of Curtis Jones and Mo Salah, with the latter dropped to the bench and Dominik Szobozlai presumably moved into a more attacking role.
Elsewhere, Rio Ngomoha and Cody Gakpo come out of the attack in favour of Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak.
Line-ups
18:54 , Chris WilsonPSG XI: Safonov; Hakimi, Pacho, Marquinhos, Mendes; Vitinha, Neves, Zaire-Emery; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Notre XI de départ pour ce quart de finale retour face à Liverpool ! ⚔️#UCL I @easportsfcfr pic.twitter.com/eEOxQCSCie
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) April 14, 2026
'Time to repay some of that huge transfer fee?'
18:51 , Richard Jolly at AnfieldArne Slot springs a surprise by giving Alexander Isak his first start of 2026, following two brief cameos. The £125m man comes in, though Mohamed Salah and Rio Ngumoha do not start, as Liverpool need goals. Time to repay some of that huge transfer fee?
Liverpool line-up
18:47 , Chris WilsonLiverpool XI: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Ekitike, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Isak.
Subs: Woodman, Misciur, Gomez, Salah, Chiesa, Jones, Gakpo, Robertson, Nyoni, Nallo, Ngumoha.
Team news is IN! 🔴 #UCL
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 14, 2026
Team news
18:40 , Chris WilsonThe line-ups could be released at any point from within the next five minutes, so here’s a reminder of the early team news for both sides...
Curtis Jones went off on Saturday holding his groin but trained ahead of the second leg. Alisson Becker remains out injured while Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch and Milos Kerkez are likely to return after being rested at the weekend.
As for PSG, Luis Enrique’s side did not have a game this weekend but Bradley Barcola has returned to the visiting squad.
What has Slot said?
18:30 , Chris WilsonLiverpool boss Arne Slot said he knows his side need to be exceptional this evening if they are to turn this tie around at Anfield.
“There is a belief that we can do special things tomorrow but we need to be very, very, very special tomorrow to achieve that because we are playing against the champions of Europe,” explained the Dutchman.
“The approach is not so different for tomorrow than it was in Paris – for the people who know me, I never put out a team and tell them to go to a low block for 90 minutes.
“I think we have to find the perfect balance between being offensive. But to be offensive you need to have the ball and to get the ball back.
“I think we have to be much, much, much better than we were last week. Their players are experienced players, they have experienced Anfield a year ago, so they think that they know what's coming up. So, I can only hope that our fans can find an extra gear compared to last season, which I'd argue if it's possible because the atmosphere last season was unbelievable,” he added.
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