Liverpool knocked out of Champions League as PSG triumphs on penalties
Manager Arne Slot suffered his first major setback since taking charge.
KATHMANDU: Liverpool’s Champions League campaign came to an end after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) staged a dramatic comeback at Anfield, securing a 4-1 victory in a penalty shootout.
Despite winning the first leg 1-0, Liverpool failed to hold their advantage as PSG forced extra time before sealing their spot in the quarterfinals.
Manager Arne Slot suffered his first major setback since taking charge.
Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring in the 11th minute, leveling the aggregate at 1-1.
PSG dominated the first half, while Liverpool showed improvement after the break but failed to convert key chances.
With no winner after extra time, the match headed to penalties.
Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones saw their spot-kicks saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma, while PSG converted all their attempts to claim victory.
Adding to Liverpool’s woes, they now face a defensive crisis ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konaté both sidelined due to injuries.
