Nunez sums up Liverpool woe; PSG new Champions League faves
PSG Edge Liverpool on Penalties to Reach Champions League Quarterfinals
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Paris Saint-Germain secured their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Liverpool. The French side won the second leg 1-0 at Anfield, leveling the tie on aggregate before prevailing in the shootout.
Ousmane Dembélé struck early, scoring in the 12th minute despite Liverpool’s dominant start. His goal canceled out the Reds’ first-leg advantage from their win in Paris last week.
As kickoff approached, UEFA’s slogan—“Nights we’ll never forget”—flashed across the advertising boards. It proved fitting as the two European giants delivered a pulsating contest worthy of Champions League history.
Mohamed Salah missed several early chances for Liverpool, and a defensive mix-up between Alisson Becker and Ibrahima Konaté gifted Dembélé his opener. Alisson, who starred in the first leg, produced more key saves throughout the night, while PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma made a stunning stop to deny Luis Díaz’s header.
Liverpool came close to restoring their lead, with substitute Jarell Quansah hitting the post and Dominik Szoboszlai having a goal ruled out for offside. However, PSG held firm and sealed their victory in the penalty shootout. Désiré Doué converted the decisive spot-kick after Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones missed their attempts, sending PSG into the last eight.
— Beth Lindop
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