PSG beat Liverpool as Champions League defence maintains pace

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandApril 8, 2026 at 10:58 PM
PSG beat Liverpool as Champions League defence maintains pace

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Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The match took place on Wednesday, with PSG taking an early lead in the 11th minute and extending it in the 65th. The victory puts the Champions League title holders in a strong position to advance. Liverpool, struggling in their Premier League title defense, now face an uphill battle in the second leg. PSG dominated the match with 18 total shots, while Liverpool struggled to create chances. Liverpool's manager acknowledged PSG's dominance and expressed relief at the relatively narrow scoreline.

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PSG registered 18 shots with six on target, while Liverpool managed three efforts with none on target.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot said, "We should be grateful we only lost 2-0; they had so many chances."

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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored the second goal in the 65th minute.

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Desire Doue scored the first goal in the 11th minute.

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Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie.

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champions league 100% liverpool 90% paris saint-germain 90% uefa 70% title defence 60% quarterfinal 60% premier league 50% arne slot 50% football 40%

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