Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League journey came to a crushing end as they fell to Paris Saint-Germain in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 1-0 defeat at Anfield. The Reds fought valiantly but ultimately succumbed 4-1 on penalties, with Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones missing crucial spot-kicks. Here’s how the players performed on a night of high tension and disappointment.
Liverpool Player Ratings:
Alisson Becker – 7/10
Made several key saves to keep Liverpool in the game but was helpless against PSG’s winning goal. Could do little in the penalty shootout.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – 6/10
Showed glimpses of attacking intent but struggled defensively against PSG’s quick transitions. His deliveries were not as sharp as usual.
Virgil van Dijk – 7/10
Commanding presence at the back, won most of his duels, and kept the PSG attack relatively quiet. However, couldn’t prevent the decisive goal.
Ibrahima Konaté – 6.5/10
Strong in duels and positioning but lacked composure in a few key moments. Struggled with PSG’s movement in the final third.
Andy Robertson – 6/10
Worked hard up and down the flank but failed to provide a consistent attacking threat. Defensively solid but offered little going forward.
Alexis Mac Allister – 7/10
A composed presence in midfield, distributing the ball well and helping Liverpool control possession. Couldn’t carve open PSG’s defense.
Dominik Szoboszlai – 6/10
Energetic but lacked the final product. Some erratic decision-making in crucial moments.
Curtis Jones – 5/10
Struggled to make an impact and missed a vital penalty in the shootout.
Mohamed Salah – 6.5/10
Tried to create chances but was well marshaled by PSG’s defense. His influence faded as the game went on.
Darwin Núñez – 5/10
Missed a crucial penalty in the shootout and struggled to finish chances in open play. A frustrating night for the Uruguayan striker.
Luis Díaz – 6.5/10
One of Liverpool’s brighter attacking outlets but lacked the final ball to unlock PSG’s defense.
Substitutes:
Diogo Jota – 6/10
Brought energy but couldn’t change the course of the game.
Harvey Elliott – 6/10
Added some spark but had little time to make a difference.
Manager:
Jürgen Klopp – 6/10
Set up his team well defensively but couldn’t find a way past PSG’s solid backline. The penalty shootout woes will haunt him.
Match Summary: Liverpool battled hard but were ultimately undone by a clinical PSG performance and a nerve-wracking shootout. With heartbreak at Anfield, their Champions League dreams come to an agonizing halt.
