Ousmane Dembélé

IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: So now we know that there is another side to the champions of Europe. PSG of France can defend, too.

Liverpool's Champions League dream was shredded by the boots of Ousmane Dembele. Arne Slot's side threw everything at this second leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

Liverpool have crashed to a 2-0 defeat at Anfield against PSG in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. After losing the first leg 2-0 away from home, they were hoping to overturn the deficit at home, but the defending European champions have managed to get the job done at Anfield, and they […] The post Shearer reveals “exactly what Liverpool have been missing” against PSG tonight appeared first on CaughtOffside.

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.

Reds battled hard but were ultimately beaten as Hugo Ekitike suffered serious injury

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 0-2 PSG (0-4 agg): Ousmane Dembele's second-half brace sucked the life out of Anfield and ensured PSG would progress into the Champions League semi-finals

LIVERPOOL 0-2 PSG: The Reds needed to stage another dramatic Anfield comeback following their defeat in France but Ousmane Dembele's fine goal ended the Reds' slender hopes