Liverpool will host Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday night in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
The Reds took a 1-0 win from the first leg in Paris, thanks to a late goal from Harvey Elliott and a stunning performance from goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Both teams have everything to play for, with a spot in the quarter-finals at stake.
Match Preview – Liverpool vs PSG
Despite dominating the first leg with 27 shots, PSG failed to score, while Liverpool took advantage of their only real chance to secure the win. Alisson made nine crucial saves to keep the French side at bay, and Liverpool now has the advantage going into the second leg.
Liverpool comes into this game after a hard-fought 3-1 win over Southampton in the Premier League. The team showed resilience, coming from behind to win, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice. However, they will need to be sharper against PSG, who will be determined to turn things around.
PSG bounced back from their first-leg defeat with a 4-1 win over Rennes. Ousmane Dembele, who has been in great form, scored twice, and the team showed why they are still one of the most dangerous attacking sides in Europe. PSG have won their last 13 away games in all competitions and will be confident they can get a result at Anfield.
Team News
Liverpool will have Cody Gakpo available after recovering from a knock. However, Tyler Morton (shoulder), Joe Gomez (hamstring), and Conor Bradley (hamstring) remain sidelined. Manager Arne Slot may consider starting Harvey Elliott after his heroics in the first leg.
PSG have no injury concerns, giving Luis Enrique the option to field his strongest team. Several key players, including Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, are set to return after being rested at the weekend.
Key Stats
- Liverpool lead 1-0 on aggregate after Harvey Elliott’s late winner in Paris.
- Liverpool have won the away first leg in European competition 39 times and have always progressed.
- Liverpool aim to reach their 29th European quarter-final.
- Last knockout tie vs Ligue 1 side: Beat Lille 3-1 on aggregate (2009-10 Europa League).
- Liverpool have kept 9 clean sheets in 16 home games vs French teams.
- Harvey Elliott has scored in Liverpool’s last three Champions League matches.
- Mohamed Salah has 54 goal contributions in 41 games this season (32 goals, 22 assists).
- Andy Robertson celebrates his 31st birthday on matchday.
- If booked, the following players will miss the quarter-final first leg if Liverpool qualify: Harvey Elliott, Ibrahima Konaté, Alexis Mac Allister, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk.
- PSG have played 22 away games this season: 17 wins, 3 draws, 2 losses.
- Both PSG’s away defeats came in the Champions League (vs Arsenal and Bayern Munich).
- Liverpool are the only team to keep PSG scoreless in their last 22 matches.
- Liverpool have lost only 4 of their last 49 games, all by a one-goal margin
