Liverpool stunned Paris Saint-Germain with a dramatic late victory at the Parc des Princes, thanks to Harvey Elliott’s clinical finish and an outstanding performance from Alisson Becker. The Brazilian goalkeeper delivered a masterclass, making nine crucial saves to frustrate PSG’s relentless attacks and keep his team in contention.
From the outset, Luis Enrique’s side dominated possession and created several clear-cut opportunities. Their pace and movement in attack, led by Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, stretched Liverpool’s defense to the limit. Alisson, however, proved an impenetrable wall, denying multiple goal-bound efforts with incredible reflexes and positioning.
Controversy erupted in the first half when Ibrahima Konaté escaped a red card after nudging Barcola as he raced towards goal. PSG also had a goal disallowed when Kvaratskhelia’s precise finish was ruled out for a marginal offside decision. The home side’s frustration grew as they failed to convert their dominance into goals, with João Neves missing a golden chance and Alisson making a series of spectacular stops, including a fingertip save to deny Désiré Doué late in the game.
Liverpool struggled to impose themselves for much of the match, failing to register a single shot on target in the first half. Dominik Szoboszlai, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister found themselves stifled in midfield as PSG pressed aggressively. The visitors had to rely on their defensive resilience and Alisson’s heroics to stay in the game.
Despite being second best for large spells, Liverpool snatched a stunning winner in the dying moments. Alisson launched a long ball forward, which substitute Darwin Núñez controlled expertly before setting up Elliott. With just 47 seconds on the pitch, Elliott fired past Gianluigi Donnarumma to silence the raucous home crowd and secure a crucial first-leg advantage.
PSG will feel aggrieved after their dominance failed to yield a result, but Liverpool’s resilience and clinical finishing proved decisive. The return leg at Anfield promises to be another thrilling encounter, with the Premier League leaders now holding the upper hand.
