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Bayern Munich will face holders Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League semi-finals, while Freiburg are through to the UEFA Europa League last four.

Liverpool's UCL journey ended with a whimper Tuesday at the hands of a clinical Paris Saint-Germain.

Paris Saint-Germain 's grip on the Champions League trophy remains strong after dumping out six-time winners Liverpool.

Michael Steele/Getty Images PSG reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for the sixth time in club history. The post 5 Takeaways From PSG’s 2-0 Win Over Liverpool in the Champions League appeared first on PSG Talk.

Hugo Ekitike has handed a major injury worry to Liverpool and France after he was forced off in the first half of his club's Champions League quarterfinal loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Ousmane Dembele believes he showcased the best of his ability to lead Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals. Dembele scored twice in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield, which sealed a 4-0 triumph on aggregate for Luis Enrique’s side, who will face Bayern Munich or Real Madrid next. Last year’s Ballon d’Or winner […] The post ´I´ve wanted to show my football for a long time´ – Dembele revels in Champions League heroics appeared first on Soccer News.

Arne Slot described Hugo Ekitike's injury as "really bad" after the France international was stretchered off during Liverpool's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Hugo Ekitike looks set to face a spell on the sidelines after sustaining a serious injury in Liverpool’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Liverpool lost 2-0 at Anfield on Tuesday, capping off a 4-0 aggregate defeat to the European champions, with Ousmane Dembele scoring twice in the second half. While PSG can now look […] The post Slot confirms Ekitike´s injury looks bad as Konate bemoans ´unfair´ Champions League exit appeared first on Soccer News.

Liverpool bowed out of the Champions League after a 2-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. The Reds battled throughout, but two second-half finishes from Ousmane Dembele extended the visitors' aggregate lead to 4-0. In this episode of The Reaction, we'll hear from Arne Slot and Florian Wirtz, as well as former players Phil Thompson and Jay Spearing.

Liverpool out of Champions League after loss to PSG Ekitiké carried off with suspected achilles injury Arne Slot once again lamented Liver­pool’s wastefulness in front of goal after they were knocked out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain and suffered the added blow of losing Hugo Ekitiké to a potentially serious injury. Liverpool produced a vastly improved second-leg display against the European champions but exited at the quarter-final stage after a 4-0 aggregate defeat. Ousmane Dembélé scored twice late on to extinguish Anfield’s hope of another European comeback.

Johnny Cardoso made his return for Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, helping Diego Simeone’s men advance to the UEFA Champions League semifinals. Cardoso made a late cameo as Atletico edged La Liga rivals Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate in quarterfinal second leg action. Despite losing the second leg 2-1 at home, Atletico punched its ticket to ... Read more

LIVERPOOL risked their Champions League title credentials by gambling Alexander Isak against Paris Saint-Germain. The Swede was handed his first start since his leg-breaking injury in December. Isak, 26, started the match at Anfield as the Reds looked to overturn a 2-0 deficit from the first leg in Paris. Manager Arne Slot gave the former...

Ousmane Dembele’s double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate win for the holders. To compound the English champions’ woes, Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious-looking injury that could end his season and hinder Liverpool’s chances of being back among Europe’s […] The post Dembele sends PSG past wounded Liverpool into Champions League semis appeared first on Soccer America.

Hugo Ekitike's World Cup dream is in doubt after he was taken off on a stretcher during Liverpool's Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.

Liverpool fell to a 2-0 loss at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, with Alexander Isak featuring for just 45 minutes

Ousmane Dembélé scored two late goals as Paris Saint-Germain extinguished Liverpool's hopes of a comeback to march into the Champions League semifinals 4-0 on aggregate.

Ousmane Dembele’s double propelled Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-0 win over Liverpool and into the Champions League semi-finals. Under-pressure Liverpool boss Arne Slot knew overturning PSG’s 2-0 advantage from the first leg would be a tall order, and two moments of brilliance from Dembele at Anfield saw the European champions win 4-0 on aggregate. Khvicha […] The post Liverpool 0-2 Paris Saint-Germain (0-4 agg): Dembele double sends Slot´s men crashing out of Champio appeared first on Soccer News.

Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid have advanced to the semifinals, following a day of UEFA Champions League quarterfinals action.

Alexander Isak was hauled off at half-time during Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain

Liverpool were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League tie, having lost the first leg 2-0 in Paris, and were dealt a further blow when Hugo Ekitike was stretchered off

Liverpool are out of the Champions League after another 2-0 quarter-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield saw them beaten 4-0 on aggregate.

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike appeared to pick up a serious injury during his side's defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield and Reds boss Arne Slot has offered an update on the Frenchman

Stage was set for one of Liverpool’s classic comeback nights – but not this team against these European champions Often in the past Liverpool has demanded and Anfield has delivered. Past glories perhaps shouldn’t influence the present, but they do; precedent begets belief. That’s part of the mythos of the great stadiums, how they develop a life and an identity of their own. But a club cannot simply give itself to an arena and hope that it will do the job that players and management and the executive body cannot. No ground, not even Anfield, has an infinite capacity for miracles. Just because Liverpool came from 3-0 down to beat Barcelona in 2019, there’s no reason to believe they could overhaul a two-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in 2026. Anfield did its bit on a windy night on which early drizzle gave way to teeming rain. The rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone was suitably stirring, the noise from both sets of fans boisterous. But it was not enough.

Arne Slot wasn't surprised Liverpool's penalty against Paris Saint-Germain was overturned as he believes "so many decisions have gone against" his club this season.

Liverpool 0-2 Paris Saint-Germain (0-4 agg.): Arne Slot’s side looked so far off the European elite as they crashed out of the Champions League to the holders

Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League with a 4-0 aggregate defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, but how did the Reds players rate in the second leg at Anfield

A foodbank collection was stolen outside of Anfield, leaving charity supporters furious at the 'deplorable' behaviour before Liverpool's clash against Paris Saint-Germain

Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, earning a significant financial reward in the process. On Tuesday, the first two clubs secured their spots in the semifinals of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Atletico Madrid lost 2-1 to Barcelona but still advanced thanks to their first-leg victory, while Paris Saint-Germain extended their advantage against Liverpool. Both clubs will receive a substantial financial prize for progressing to the next round. Simply for reaching the Champions League semifinals, UEFA awards each club €15 million — approximately $17.6 million. While that alone represents a major boost for Europe’s top four teams, it is only part of the total revenue clubs generate from a deep run in the competition. UEFA’s distribution system is made up of several components: participation bonuses, performance-based rewards, and milestone payments. As a result, each club’s total earnings vary depending on how far they advance and how they perform throughout the tournament. The Champions League prize money structure Each of the 36 clubs that participated in the UEFA Champions League league phase received a base payment of €18.62 million, roughly $22 million. From there, performance in that stage determines additional earnings. Paris locked in for the semi-finals 🔒#UCL pic.twitter.com/O3eBTXtXCf — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 14, 2026 During the league phase, teams earn an extra $2.48 million for each win and $0.83 million for each draw. That is why the top-performing team in that stage — Arsenal — collected $19.8 million from eight wins, bringing their total to nearly $42 million when combined with the base payment. How much do clubs earn for advancing in the Champions League? Once in the knockout stages, teams also receive payments based on their position in the standings. On top of that, there are additional bonuses for advancing through each round: $13 million for reaching the Round of 16 and $14.7 million for making the quarterfinals. As mentioned, the semifinals are worth an additional $17.6 million. Reaching the final brings in $21.8 million, and winning it adds another $7.6 million. That title also grants access to the UEFA Super Cup, which can be worth up to $5.9 million more. Finally, each club receives a “value pillar” payment tied to broadcasting rights and other commercial revenues related to the UEFA Champions League. The amount varies by club, based on a coefficient that considers performances over the past 10 years. Taking all these factors into account, the Champions League winner this season could earn around €150 million (approximately $175 million) in total, combining performance-based prizes and commercial revenue.

The Ballon d'Or winner was the difference.

Liverpool failed to produce a famous Anfield comeback as Ousmane Dembele's double saw holders Paris Saint-Germain progress past Arne Slot's spirited side and reach the Champions League semi-finals.

It felt routine in the end, the imperious champions of Europe through to another Champions League semi-final, Luis Enrique waving politely to the VIPs up in the Sir Kenny Dalglish stand having cavorted around Anfield following Paris Saint-Germain’s victory here last season, and a despondent Mohamed Salah bidding farewell to the Kop after his final European outing in a Liverpool shirt. But this was no routine departure from the Champions League for Liverpool. Having exited the FA Cup quarter-final 4-0 and with a whimper, Arne Slot’s side exited the Champions League quarter-final 4-0 on aggregate but with a fight. For 72 minutes they also had hope, went toe-to-toe with the finest unit in Europe and kept on pressing despite the loss of Hugo Ekitiké to a potentially serious injury and a debatable decision to give – and then take away – a penalty with the capacity to change everything. It will be of little consolation to Slot and his team that, for the second successive season against PSG, taking the fight to Luis Enrique’s champions and putting the fright on them brought no reward at Anfield. The damage inflicted in Paris last week proved irrepairable.

Watch extended highlights of Liverpool and Paris Saint Germain, player stats, results and goals from UEFA Champions League, April 14, 2026 The post Liverpool vs Paris Saint Germain Highlights and Goals appeared first on DasFootball.

Liverpool fell to a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final second leg at Anfield on Tuesday, losing 4-0 on aggregate. PSG created the first chance when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s shot was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Liverpool responded swiftly, with Alexander Isak heading straight at Matvey Safonov. Ousmane Dembele came close […]

Liverpool and PSG are ready to face off in the second leg of the 2025-26 Champions League quarterfinals. Following the French side’s victory in the first leg, the Reds are desperate to overturn the result. With that in mind, today’s match is shaping up to be a closely contested affair. Liverpool face PSG in the second leg of the 2025–26 Champions League quarterfinals. Due to the emphatic victory by the French side in the first leg, the Reds are forced to adopt a highly offensive approach, moving away from a five-at-the-back system. In addition, coach Arne Slot will look to Mohamed Salah to lead the Reds’ comeback. However, coach Luis Enrique will not make things easy, as his side arrives in top form. Far from relying on their two-goal advantage, Paris Saint-Germain come into the match determined to secure another victory, this time at Anfield. Coach Luis Enrique has acknowledged the difficulty of the game, so they are expected to rely on a high press and ball control to slow down Liverpool’s attacking progression. In addition, Désiré Doué remains in top form, serving as the French side’s main attacking threat. Unlike the first leg, head coach Arne Slot will be forced to opt for a more aggressive attacking approach. Not only will they look to hurt PSG on the counterattack through Mohamed Salah, but they will also need to control the midfield with Florian Wirtz and Dominik Szoboszlai. However, the presence of Jeremie Frimpong remains a key factor, as his physicality and attacking quality could create chances for Hugo Ekitike up front. Both the Reds and PSG will engage in a battle that could define the outcome of the match: The midfield. In the first leg, the French side managed to neutralize the opposition’s attack with a brilliant performance from Vitinha and João Neves. As a result, Liverpool will look to restore control through Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch in order to dominate the game and create more opportunities for Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool were awarded a penalty against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield before VAR intervened and the it was decided Alexis Mac Allister had not been fouled

LIVERPOOL'S Champions League showdown with Paris Saint-Germain descended into chaos after a huge VAR howler. The Reds were desperately searching for a way back into the tie after losing their quarter-final first leg 2-0 last week. And they were briefly given hope of halving the deficit when Italian referee Maurizio Mariani pointed to the penalty...

HUGO EKITIKE was stretchered off in Liverpool's crunch Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain. The French striker picked up an injury around 30 minutes into the clash at Anfield. Ekitike, 23, appeared to hurt his ankle against the Ligue 1 giants as the Reds tried to battle back from last week's 2-0 defeat. There was...

Liverpool suffered a major blow during the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Paris Saint-Germain with Hugo Ekitike sustaining a bad injury

Mohamed Salah has been named on the bench for Liverpool's Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

⚽ Champions League latest, 8pm BST kick-off (first leg 0-2) ⚽ Atlético Madrid v Barcelona – updates | Live scoreboard When Warren Zaïre-Emery ran the show as a 17-year-old in a 3-0 win against Milan, Thierry Henry said “the sky is the limit” for the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder. His stratospheric rise led him too close to the sun, though, and the crash back down to Earth was a rude one. But he has since dusted himself off. Liverpool Van Dijk, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Jones. Paris Saint-Germain Nuno Mendes, Kvaratskhelia.

Following their painful defeat in the first leg, Liverpool face PSG in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, hoping for a much-needed comeback. As a result, fans are keeping a close eye on Mohamed Salah’s status, as his offensive contributions could prove vital. Despite the defeat in the first leg, Liverpool will be aiming for a long-awaited comeback against PSG in the 2025–26 Champions League quarterfinal second leg. Unlike the previous match, they will need to impose a dominant attacking display to overturn the two-goal deficit. Because of this, fans are closely monitoring Mohamed Salah’s status for today’s game, as his experience and attacking quality could prove decisive for the Reds. Arne Slot has decided to bench again Mohamed Salah for the Reds today. While the veteran is in top form to make a difference against PSG, the head coach has decided to bet for a different set-up. Without his goal-scoring ability and explosive pace needed, Liverpool are expecting to counting on Hugo Ekitike‘s scoring prowess. Without the Egyptian, the Reds could rely on Hugo Ekitike, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Florian Wirtz in attack. With this setup, they could look to exploit PSG by targeting the large spaces in behind their defense. With this being the only competition they still aspire to win, Liverpool arrive fully motivated, opting for a high-risk approach—they have little to lose, but a lot to gain. Paris Saint-Germain come in as clear favorites to secure their place in the Champions League semifinals. Not only did they dominate offensively, but they also disrupted any progression from the Reds through an intense high press. In addition, coach Luis Enrique keeps his entire roster intact, which could allow him to stick to a very similar game plan, aiming to maintain control throughout the match. Mohamed Salah of Liverpool Liverpool lineup vs PSG Liverpool face PSG with several players out of the squad. Coach Arne Slot will be without Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, and Curtis Jones. Despite this, the Reds are banking on a comeback, counting on Hugo Ekitike and Dominik Szoboszlai to lead the offense, while Van Dijk and Gravenberch will be tasked with providing overall stability to the team. The Reds will lineup as follows: Giorgi Mamardashvili; Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez; Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister; Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz; Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak. PSG lineup vs Liverpool Unlike the Reds, PSG arrive with few absences in their squad, with only Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou out. As a result, coach Luis Enrique has most of his roster available, so he could stick to a similar approach: An attacking approach with high pressure. To that end, the presence of Desiré Doué will be key, as will Vitinha and João Neves, who effectively stifle Liverpool’s offense. The French side will play as follows: Matvey Safonov; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery, Joao Neves; Desiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Kobe Bryant were praised by Neymar. Neymar is not only one of the biggest soccer stars of this century, but also an athlete who regularly shows admiration for other greats. This time, he spoke highly of Cristiano Ronaldo and Kobe Bryant. In a video posted on his official YouTube account, Ney showed his private collection of jerseys and trophies gathered throughout his professional career. The collection includes, of course, items he wore with the different clubs he has played for, as well as with the Brazil national team, along with pieces from athletes he admires. One of the standout items in the collection is a Real Madrid jersey from the 2017-18 season with the number 7 on the back. “Cristiano Ronaldo… He is a beast!” Neymar said while showing that particular piece, alongside others such as a Zlatan Ibrahimovic jersey from AC Milan. This is not the first time the Brazilian forward has expressed his admiration for Ronaldo. In fact, in a 2020 interview Neymar said: “I respect him a lot for the history he has made. He is the mirror I look into… He has been at the top for 10 years, like Messi, and we all want to be like them.” Neymar facing Cristiano Ronaldo Neymar’s admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo dates back to when he was a child watching him shine at Manchester United, and getting the chance to face him on the pitch has not changed that opinion. Over the course of his professional career, Ney faced Cristiano Ronaldo eight times, all at club level. The first seven came in Clasicos between Barcelona and Real Madrid from 2013 to 2017, with four wins for Neymar, two for Ronaldo and one draw. The most recent meeting came in 2018, when Real Madrid defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. Neymar admires several NBA stars Soccer is not the only sport that interests Neymar. He has often shown his passion for basketball, particularly for several NBA stars. In his personal collection, the Santos forward owns jerseys from multiple American players. “This is a Kobe Bryant jersey. The day he sadly passed away, I wore it as a tribute to him,” Neymar explained in the same video, about a Paris Saint-Germain jersey with the number 24 and Bryant’s name. “I’m a big fan of him—I even have a tattoo of him. He’s an inspiration to me, so this was a tribute.” In addition, among his Kobe memorabilia, Ney also keeps a Los Angeles Lakers jersey with the number 24. Alongside that, he also owns one from another legend of the Purple and Gold: “The Man, LeBron James,” the forward said while showing a No. 23 jersey. Finally, he also displayed a Golden State Warriors item: “I’m going to put this jersey up here too. Curry. A jersey he wore that I managed to get.”

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After losing 2–0 to PSG, Liverpool are looking to stage a comeback in the second leg of the 2025–26 Champions League quarterfinals. However, the Reds not only need a win, but they are also forced into a specific scenario. Here, we will analyze the three possible outcomes of today’s match. Despite being defeated in the first leg, Liverpool still keep their hopes alive for a comeback against PSG in the second leg of the 2025–26 Champions League quarterfinals. Far from being a simple task, the English side not only need a win, as the 2–0 defeat shapes their path forward. With this in mind, the Reds require a specific scenario to secure their place in the semifinals of the tournament. Paris Saint-Germain come in as clear favorites to beat the Reds. Not only are they coming off a dominant performance in the first leg, but they also have their key players in top form. In addition, coach Luis Enrique has imposed his authority on the game, relying on a high press that suffocates Liverpool in their build-up. Moreover, Désiré Doué and Vitinha are expected to be decisive in securing another victory in today’s match. Unlike the first leg, coach Arne Slot could opt for a more offensive approach, looking to make the difference through Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai. In addition, they will aim to assert greater control in midfield by introducing Florian Wirtz to enhance their creative output, linking up with Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch. With a comeback needed, Hugo Ekitike must play a key role in front of goal. How could Liverpool’s win against PSG affect the UEFA Champions League bracket? Even though Liverpool secure a victory over PSG, they would not immediately secure a place in the 2025–26 Champions League semifinals. Having lost 2–0 in the first leg, the Reds would need to win by a three-goal margin against the French side. If they manage to do so, they would face the winner of the tie between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. In that case, the English side would surpass their performances from the last three seasons in the competition. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia of Paris Saint-Germain goes around Giorgi Mamardashvili of Liverpool to score a goal. How could Liverpool’s draw against PSG affect the UEFA Champions League bracket? Being a two-leg format, Liverpool would be eliminated immediately if they draw against PSG. With a 2–0 deficit on aggregate, the Reds would have no way of reaching the Champions League semifinals. If they manage to defeat PSG by a two-goal margin, they would level the aggregate score, opening the door to compete for a place in the next round of the tournament. As this is the second leg, a winner would have to be decided in extra time, with two periods of 15 minutes each. If there is still no winner, the match would go to a penalty shootout, where a definitive winner would be determined to face the winner of the tie between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. How could Liverpool’s defeat against PSG affect the UEFA Champions League bracket? If Liverpool were to lose to PSG, they would be automatically eliminated from the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This would mark the fourth consecutive season that the Reds have failed to reach the tournament’s final. The situation is quite different for the French side, as they would be reaching the semifinals for the third consecutive season and are favorites to advance to the final and seek their second consecutive title in the tournament.

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Liverpool welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night. The holders are 2-0 up after the first leg in the French capital last week, and Arne Slot’s side must therefore conjure up a minor miracle if they are to progress. Last time out the Reds defeated […]