PSG Stun Liverpool in Penalty Shootout to Reach UCL Quarter-Finals

Donnarumma the Hero as PSG Edge Liverpool in Thriller

Paris St-Germain stunned Anfield with a dramatic penalty shootout victory, overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit to eliminate one of the tournament favorites.

Dembele’s early goal leveled the tie after a defensive mix-up.
Liverpool’s late push saw Szoboszlai’s goal ruled out and Quansah hit the post.
Donnarumma’s brilliance denied Nunez & Jones in the shootout before Doue fired home the winner.

Arne Slot: “We played better than in Paris but it wasn’t enough. This one hurts.”

Liverpool’s UCL Dream Ends as PSG Show Their Maturity

Arne Slot consoles Darwin Nunez, who missed Liverpool’s second penalty

Despite dominating possession, Liverpool struggled to break down PSG’s resilient defense.

Early dominance: Salah & Diaz threatened but couldn’t find the net.
Alisson’s saves kept Liverpool alive, but PSG had the better chances.
Extra time struggles: The Reds looked fatigued, while PSG pushed forward.

Liverpool must recover quickly with a Carabao Cup final against Newcastle on Sunday.

PSG’s Evolution Under Luis Enrique Takes Shape

Donnarumma was PSG’s shootout hero

This wasn’t the PSG of old – no Messi, no Neymar, no Mbappe – just a structured, determined team.

Dembele & Kvaratskhelia provided a dynamic attack.
Defensive discipline frustrated Liverpool.
Donnarumma’s penalty heroics mirrored his Euro 2020 final performance.

PSG join Manchester City in the quarter-finals and look like genuine contenders for the first time in years.

Luis Enrique: “We showed resilience in one of the toughest stadiums in Europe.”

What’s Next for Liverpool?

Carabao Cup Final vs. Newcastle (March 16)
Premier League title chase continues

Can Liverpool bounce back from this heartbreak and still finish the season with silverware?

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