- PSG eliminated Liverpool on penalties (4-1) after a 1-1 aggregate draw in the Champions League last 16
- Gianluigi Donnarumma made two crucial penalty saves, denying Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones
- Liverpool exited a European knockout tie after winning the first leg away for the first time in history
Key takeaways:
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals after defeating Liverpool 4-1 on penalties at Anfield. The two teams were level at 1-1 on aggregate after extra time, with PSG proving superior in the shootout.
The first half saw both sides create chances, with Liverpool failing to convert two early opportunities before PSG took the lead in the 12th minute through Ousmane Dembélé. The visitors had further chances to extend their advantage but were unable to capitalise. Liverpool dominated the second half, but despite their pressure, they could not find an equaliser. Dominik Szoboszlai had a goal ruled out for offside, Jarell Quansah hit the post, and Gianluigi Donnarumma made a series of crucial saves to keep PSG in front.
Quelle équipe ! ❤️💙
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) March 11, 2025
With the aggregate score still at 1-1, extra time followed. PSG looked fresher but struggled to break through Liverpool’s defence, leading the match to a penalty shootout.
Vitinha opened for PSG with a weak shot, which Alisson got a hand to but failed to stop. Mohamed Salah confidently converted for Liverpool, levelling at 1-1. Gonçalo Ramos sent Alisson the wrong way to restore PSG’s lead. Darwin Nunez then missed for Liverpool as Donnarumma made a key save, allowing Dembele to put PSG 3-1 ahead. Curtis Jones also saw his effort stopped by Donnarumma, setting up Desire Doue to score the decisive penalty and send PSG through.
Liverpool, who had never before been eliminated from European competition after winning the first leg away, saw their run come to an end in dramatic fashion.