Liverpool, ENGLAND – Ousmane Dembele scored twice as Paris Saint-Germain ended Liverpool’s European dreams at Anfield on Tuesday night, securing a 2-0 victory on the night and a 4-0 aggregate win.
Okay News reports that the French champions and current Champions League holders proved too clinical for Arne Slot’s side, knocking the Reds out of the competition for the second consecutive season. Despite a spirited performance in front of a raucous home crowd, Liverpool failed to find the net across both legs of the quarterfinal tie.
The match remained goalless until the 72nd minute when Dembele broke the deadlock with a powerful left-footed strike from 20 yards after being set up by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Ballon d’Or winner then added a second in stoppage time, tapping in from close range following a pass from Bradley Barcola to silence the Anfield faithful.
Liverpool had their chances, including a penalty shout in the 65th minute for a challenge on Alexis Mac Allister, but the decision was overturned by the VAR. Arne Slot’s tactical gambles, which included starting Alexander Isak and introducing a recently injured Mohamed Salah early in the first half, failed to yield the necessary goals.
The defeat leaves Liverpool facing a trophyless end to their season, with their focus now shifting to a crucial Merseyside derby against Everton on Sunday. For Luis Enrique’s PSG, the journey continues into the semifinals, where they will face the winner of the high-stakes clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
