Liverpool pulled off an incredible 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie, despite being dominated throughout the match. PSG had 27 shots on goal compared to Liverpool’s two, but Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson made a series of world-class saves to keep his team in the game. The match seemed destined for a PSG win, but substitute Harvey Elliott scored 46 seconds after coming on to secure the win for Liverpool.
Alisson, who described his performance as “probably the best of my life,” was instrumental in keeping PSG at bay, making key saves against players like Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Elliott’s goal came from Liverpool’s first shot on target, leaving PSG players and fans in disbelief. Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock praised Alisson’s ability to read situations and make critical saves, which he believes are key to winning titles.
While PSG had numerous chances, they were wasteful, with 17 of their 27 shots failing to hit the target. The second leg will see Liverpool return to Anfield with a crucial advantage, hoping to secure their place in the next round.