PSG Overcomes Liverpool in Dramatic Penalty Shootout to Reach Champions League Quarters

Paris Saint-Germain triumphed over Liverpool 4-1 in a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, securing their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals. This victory followed a thrilling last-16 second-leg clash at Anfield, where PSG emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline on Tuesday, courtesy of a goal from Ousmane Dembélé. With the aggregate score tied at 1-1, PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma heroically saved penalty kicks from Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones. Meanwhile, PSG flawlessly executed their penalties, clinching the win. In the quarterfinals, PSG is set to face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge, with Villa boasting a 3-1 advantage ahead of their second leg on Wednesday.

The Anfield crowd was left in awe when Dembélé found the net in the 12th minute, going against the run of play. The drama unfolded when Ibrahima Konaté attempted to intercept Bradley Barcola’s shot, inadvertently redirecting the ball away from goalkeeper Alisson. Seizing the opportunity, Dembélé effortlessly tapped it into an open net, putting PSG ahead.