LIV vs PSG Highlights, UCL 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg: Paris Saint-Germain Defeat Liverpool in Penalty Shootout

 LIV vs PSG Highlights, UCL 2024-25 Round of 16 Second Leg: Paris Saint-Germain Defeat Liverpool in Penalty Shootout

In a thrilling UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Round of 16 second-leg match, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the quarter-finals by defeating Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shootout. After Liverpool won the first leg 1-0, PSG made a strong comeback in the second leg with a 1-0 victory, leveling the aggregate score at 1-1. The match ultimately went to penalties, where PSG displayed dominance and sealed the win.

Match Summary

First Half: PSG Takes Early Lead

PSG started aggressively, putting pressure on Liverpool’s defense from the beginning.

Ousmane Dembélé scored in the 12th minute, giving PSG a 1-0 lead.

Liverpool tried to equalize, but PSG’s defensive strategy kept them at bay.

Second Half: Liverpool's Fightback

Liverpool increased their attacking intensity and created several scoring opportunities.

Mohamed Salah’s shot was blocked by Nuno Mendes near the goal line.

Dominik Szoboszlai found the net, but his goal was disallowed for offside, keeping Liverpool from leveling the score.

Extra Time: PSG’s Defense and Alisson’s Heroics

PSG focused on maintaining their defensive shape, denying Liverpool any clear-cut chances.

Goalkeeper Alisson made some crucial saves, keeping Liverpool’s hopes alive.

With the match ending 1-1 on aggregate, the fate of the game was decided by a penalty shootout.

Penalty Shootout Drama

PSG’s Clinical Finishing:

All four PSG players converted their penalties with precision.

Vitinha, Gonçalo Ramos, Ousmane Dembélé, and Désiré Doué were the scorers.

Liverpool’s Missed Opportunities:

Mohamed Salah successfully converted his penalty.

However, Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones had their penalties saved by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

This secured a 4-1 penalty shootout victory for PSG.

Post-Match Reactions

Liverpool Coach Arne Slot:

"The team played exceptionally well, but our finishing needs improvement. This was one of the toughest matches we’ve faced."

PSG Coach Luis Enrique:

"We executed our strategy perfectly and showed great composure under pressure. This victory means a lot to us."

PSG’s Historic Victory & Road Ahead

With this hard-fought win, PSG have advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals.

They will now face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the next round.

Meanwhile, Liverpool's Champions League campaign has come to an end.

Match Highlights Video

Watch the full match highlights and penalty shootout here:

▶ Liverpool vs PSG | UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Highlights

Conclusion

PSG showcased tactical discipline and composure, securing a crucial win over Liverpool. Despite dominating the match, Liverpool failed to capitalize on their chances, leading to their elimination. Now, PSG moves forward with confidence, while Liverpool must regroup and prepare for the next season.

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