Wed Mar 05 20:30:00 UTC 2025: **Liverpool Pull Off Upset Win Over PSG in Champions League Thriller**
PARIS — Liverpool secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie, defying a dominant PSG performance that saw them unleash a record-breaking number of shots. Despite PSG’s 27 shots (second most ever in a Champions League knockout game without a goal), Harvey Elliott’s late strike, Liverpool’s only shot on target, proved decisive.
PSG manager Luis Enrique insisted his team was “far superior,” highlighting their numerous chances and overall dominance. He maintained PSG can still advance in the return leg, stating they have “nothing to lose.” However, Liverpool manager Arne Slot countered that his team was fortunate to escape with a win against a superior PSG side, praising the “incredible” team Enrique has built.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was the undeniable hero, making nine saves, earning him man-of-the-match honors. PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, on the other hand, didn’t make a single save.
PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, a standout performer with 13 shots, had a goal disallowed for offside. His electrifying performance, however, underscored PSG’s attacking prowess and left many wondering why Liverpool didn’t pursue him in January. The result snapped PSG’s 22-game unbeaten run. The return leg promises to be a tense affair as PSG looks to overturn the deficit.
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