PSG secure solid 2-0 win vs Liverpool in 2026 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals first leg

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The final whistle blows and PSG close out the night with a solid 2–0 victory over Liverpool.

The referee signals three minutes of stoppage time.

Frimpong comes off and Nyoni enters the match

A promising move fizzles out as a crucial final pass gets tangled at the attacker’s feet, preventing the shot.

Dembele makes way as Lucas Hernandez comes on.

After PSG clear the danger, they break quickly and Dembele unleashes a strike that crashes off the Liverpool post.

Liverpool look to create danger from a long throw-in, yet the PSG defense reacts quickly and clears the ball before anything develops.

Marquinhos goes into a 50–50 and catches Mac Allister with a trailing foot, yet the referee waves play on.

The delivery swings into the box, yet the goalkeeper reads it well, steps forward and claims the ball before any danger develops.

The Georgian keeper denies Achraf with another outstanding save, keeping PSG’s lead intact.

Doue comes off and Kang-In Lee enters the match

Liverpool and PSG shake things up with multiple changes: Kang-In Lee replaces Desire Doue; Robertson comes in for Kerke; Szoboszlai takes the place of Curtis Jones; Isak replaces Wirtz; and Gakpo comes on for Ekitike.

Ekitike looks to break through, but the back line reacts quickly and strips him of the ball before he can turn.

The hosts string together successive passes, controlling the tempo and hiding the ball from Liverpool as they manage the match with confidence.

After checking the monitor, the referee cancels both the penalty and Konate’s booking. Play resumes with no further action.

Konate brings down his man in the box, the referee points to the spot and books the defender.

Kvaratskhelia finishes the play with precision to extend the lead right after the breakthrough. After a long, patient spell of possession, PSG finally crack Liverpool’s back line. Neves threads a brilliant pass into space for the Georgian, who cuts inside, rounds the goalkeeper, and puts it away with ease. Total dominance from the home side.

Wirtz and Frimpong stay high during PSG’s defensive phase, leaving space behind them. Liverpool look ready to use their pace if they win the ball back.

Doue comes inside to offer a passing outlet as PSG struggle to string together clean sequences in this second half.

Both teams trade quick turnovers in midfield, but the sequence ends with a foul in PSG’s favor.

Liverpool string together a good passing sequence and Mac Allister goes down, but the referee waves play on.

Liverpool try to construct the play from deep, dealing with several PSG clearances before a cross ends safely in the hands of the goalkeeper.

Liverpool try to break through PSG’s back line, but the move ends with an offside call.

PSG control the ball with around 70% possession, advancing patiently as they look to extend their lead.

Liverpool keep possession in the middle of the pitch, trying to move PSG around and open up spaces.

Liverpool try to take control, and Ekitike gets a look at goal, but his shot goes wide of the far post.

Liverpool push up in the opening moments of the second half, trying to win the ball high and find an equalizer

PSG and Liverpool are already back in action for the second half!

PSG controlled the first 45 minutes with 74% possession, creating steady pressure and finding the opener through Doue. Mamardashvili kept the lead intact with two key saves, including a one‑on‑one. Liverpool only threatened with a couple of late chances before the break.

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.

Hakimi drives the play all the way to the byline, but his cross is blocked. The resulting corner ends with a shot that goes wide of the far post.

What a miss from Dembele! He finds space inside the box, but his shot rises and flies over the crossbar.

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.

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