5 Takeaways From PSG’s 2-0 Win Over Liverpool in the Champions League
PSG have taken a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals.Fielding the strongest possible side without the injured Fabian Ruiz and Bradley Barcola, Luis Enrique played no surprises at the sta...
5 Takeaways From PSG’s 2-0 Win Over Liverpool in the Champions League PSG have taken a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals. Fielding the strongest possible side without the injured Fabian Ruiz and Bradley Barcola, Luis Enrique played no surprises at the start of this Champions League quarter-final first leg against Liverpool. Arne Slot, meanwhile, opted for a defensive setup with three center-backs and a very deep defensive line early on.
This shows just how much he fears the reigning European champions. There was far less space than last season, but that didn’t stop Désiré Doué from opening the scoring in magnificent fashion. His right-footed shot, deflected by Gravenberch, looped over Mamardashvili and nestled under the bar (1-0, 11’).
In the second half, Kvaratskhelia pulled off a brilliant bit of skill in the Reds’ box, holding off Gravenberch, evading Mamardashvili, and scoring with his right foot (2-0). All the starting players performed well in this Champions League quarter-final, with the exception of Dembélé. With Safonov in fine form and the defense rock-solid, Liverpool posed very little threat.
The midfield trio of João Neves, Vitinha, and Zaïre-Emery dominated the Reds’ midfield. Doué and Kvaratskhelia were on the scoresheet. The Georgian has also become the first player in history to score in four consecutive Paris SG matches in the Champions League knockout stages.