PSG vs Liverpool LIVE: Halftime in the 2026 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals first leg (1-0)

The referee blows for halftime after an intense opening 45 minutes.

The referee signals one minute of stoppage time to close the first half.

Neves takes a shot from outside the box, but it flies wide

Dembele receives the ball alone at the edge of the box, but his left‑footed shot is weak and straight at the keeper.

Frimpong gets Liverpool’s first shot of the match. His volley flies just centimeters past the post.

Salah starts warming up. Slot gets him going, and it feels certain we’ll see him on the pitch soon.

Mamardashvili comes out fast and wins a one‑on‑one against Doue. That’s the second goal he prevents.

McAllister fouls Doue as the PSG player was getting away, and it becomes the second booking of the game.

Gomez arrives late on Doue and commits the foul, earning the first booking of the match.

Both teams take a short pause to hydrate.

Ekitike shields the ball well and forces Doue to foul him.

Mamardashvili comes out strong and grabs a loose ball before Neves can head it.

Joe Gomez tries to create danger with a huge long throw, but Safonov keeps it simple and punches it out for a corner.

Liverpool push up after conceding and try to press PSG in their half.

Nuno Mendes and Kvaratskhelia lock down PSG’s left flank with back‑to‑back interventions that shut down Liverpool’s crossing attempts.

PSG keep pushing after the opening goal, maintaining pressure and control as they look for a second.

Doue breaks the deadlock at the Parc des Princes with a low, driven shot across the keeper.

Dembele plays it to Doue, but his shot is blocked by Liverpool’s defense.

PSG keep trying in the final third, but they can’t break through. Liverpool defend well and stay compact.

Liverpool have started with a back line of three center-backs. Kerkez and Frimpong push wide to track Achraf and Kvaratskhelia.

PSG continue to dominate possession. Luis Enrique’s initial plan is clear: force Konate to handle Liverpool’s first passes out of the back. 

PSG control the ball in the opening minutes against Liverpool.

In the early going, the ball is split between both teams with no clear control.

 The match between PSG and Liverpool is underway at the Parc des Princes!

Players from both teams are on the field for the Champions League anthem. Everything is ready for the start of the match.

The European history between PSG and Liverpool is perfectly balanced: 6 matches, 3 wins each, and no draws. Every meeting has produced a winner.

Mohamed Salah is not starting today for Liverpool because Arne Slot opted for a tactical decision, with no injury reported, leaving the Egyptian forward on the bench for this first leg.

Alisson Becker is not playing today because he is sidelined with a muscle injury and has been ruled out of both legs of the quarterfinal tie.

The action will take place at the Parc des Princes, home of Paris Saint‑Germain in the French capital. With a capacity of over 47,000 spectators, it remains one of the most iconic stadiums in European soccer. Known for its electric atmosphere on Champions League nights, it provides a fitting stage for this quarterfinal showdown.

Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at the Parc des Princes!

PSG’s starting XI: Matvey Safonov; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Warren Zaire‑Emery, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Liverpool’s starting XI: Giorgi Mamardashvili; Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Milos Kerkez; Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch; Jeremie Frimpong, Dominik Szoboszlai, Florian Wirtz; Hugo Ekitike.

Jose Maria Sanchez has been appointed to officiate the first leg at the Parc des Princes. He will be joined on the field by Raul Cabañero and Iñigo Prieto, who are set to serve as the assistant referees.

Full officiating team:

Referee: Jose Maria Sanchez (ESP)
Assistant Referee 1: Raul Cabañero (ESP)
Assistant Referee 2: Iñigo Prieto (ESP)
Fourth Official: Juan Martinez Munuera (ESP)
VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande (ESP)
Assistant VAR: Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez (ESP)

PSG vs Liverpool will get underway at the Parc des Princes at 3:00 PM (ET).

Paramount+ will be the primary option to watch PSG vs Liverpool in the USA. The other option to enjoy the game is CBS Sports.

Welcome to our live blog! This time, PSG face Liverpool at the Parc des Princes for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals. Stay with us for all the action and minute‑by‑minute updates of this massive European showdown.