PSG Put One Foot in Semi-Finals with Dominant Win Over Liverpool

Doué and Kvara Shine as PSG Overcomes Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain took a massive step toward the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 semi-finals following a commanding 2-0 victory over Liverpool at the Parc des Princes.

Explosive Start for the Parisians

Luis Enrique's side wasted no time, as 19-year-old sensation Désiré Doué opened the scoring in the 10th minute. A precise cross from Nuno Mendes found Doué, who fired a low shot past Mamardashvili. PSG dominated the rhythm, reaching up to 70% possession during the first half.

Kvaratskhelia Seals the Victory

Liverpool attempted to strike back through Mohamed Salah and Florian Wirtz, but PSG's defense, led by Willian Pacho, remained unbreakable. In the 64th minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled the lead with a trademark solo run and a clinical finish.

A controversial moment occurred in the 69th minute when a penalty was awarded to PSG, but after a VAR review, the decision was overturned. Despite late pressure, the score remained unchanged.

FotScore Tactical Breakdown

PSG's tactical discipline isolated Liverpool's key creators. The Reds, seemingly still reeling from their recent Premier League defeat to Manchester City, struggled to test Safonov.

• Ball Possession: PSG 58% - Liverpool 42%.
• Man of the Match: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
• Second Leg: April 14 at Anfield.