Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Liverpool at Anfield.
Ousmane Dembele’s early goal in the 12th minute leveled the aggregate score to 1-1, ultimately leading to a 4-1 triumph in the shootout.
Dembele capitalized on a defensive error, slotting the ball past Alisson to give PSG the lead on the night. Despite Liverpool’s efforts to equalize, including notable chances from Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, PSG’s defense remained resolute. The match proceeded to extra time, with both teams unable to break the deadlock.
In the ensuing penalty shootout, PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero, saving spot-kicks from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones. PSG converted all their penalties, securing their place in the next round.
This season, Dembele has been instrumental for PSG in the Champions League, contributing significantly to their attack. PSG’s next fixture will be in the quarter-finals, where they are set to face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge, with Aston Villa currently holding a 3-1 advantage ahead of their second-leg match.
