A late goal from Harvey Elliott and a world-class performance from Alisson Becker secured a crucial 1-0 victory for Liverpool over Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.

A Dominant PSG Left Frustrated

PSG controlled the match, creating multiple chances, but was denied time and again by an inspired Alisson, who produced 12 saves to keep his clean sheet intact. Despite PSG’s relentless attacks, Liverpool capitalized on their only clear opportunity in the 87th minute.

Moments after coming on, Elliott finished clinically following a long ball from Alisson, flicked on by Darwin Núñez, silencing the Parisian crowd. The result felt harsh on PSG, who extended their issues with finishing despite their recent 22-game unbeaten run.

VAR Decisions and Missed Chances Haunt PSG

The home side was denied a goal when Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s strike was ruled offside by VAR, and a potential penalty on Bradley Barcola went uncalled. Meanwhile, Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia had clear-cut chances, but Alisson stood firm, denying them at every turn.

Though Liverpool was largely on the defensive, they remained compact and clinical, seizing their moment at the right time. With a narrow advantage, Arne Slot’s team will return to Anfield, where they will look to finish the job in front of their home crowd.

PSG now faces a monumental challenge, needing to pull off a comeback at one of football’s most daunting venues—Anfield, where Liverpool never walks alone.