Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain experienced one of those magical nights in the Champions League, one that will be hard to forget. The Parisian side eliminated what had been the best team in the competition up until the second leg of the Round of 16.

In light of this remarkable performance, PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi shared his thoughts on the team’s strong display, which secured their spot in the quarter-finals.

Nasser Al-Khelaïfi’s Reaction to PSG’s Triumph

"It’s a wonderful night for us, for the club, for history. I spoke with the players and told them that they could make history tonight. It was not easy at all, and we want to give all our respect to Liverpool, which is a great team, one of the best, if not the best in the world today. Our players, the coach, the staff, Luis Campos… Honestly, we all dreamed of this. This is a wonderful job. We will celebrate tonight, but the road ahead is still very long. We take it game by game, but today the players showed that we have great character. I also think about our supporters. Throughout the match, I felt like we were playing at the Parc. We were 3,000, but it felt like 50,000. I am very proud of our supporters. Thanks to them, this victory is also for them because their support is very important for the players and for the club. It was a tough game to play here at Anfield. But it’s a perfect night."

These were Al-Khelaïfi’s words following PSG’s stunning victory at Anfield.

PSG Stuns Liverpool to Reach Champions League Quarter-Finals

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a statement performance in the Champions League, knocking out Liverpool, the best team of the season so far, after dominating the tie and securing a flawless penalty shootout victory.

Five years after their Round of 16 elimination against Atlético Madrid, Liverpool endured another European nightmare. Despite having multiple chances to seal their qualification, the Reds fell to a more composed PSG side, which managed the game intelligently and showed resilience in a high-stakes battle. The French club will now face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the quarter-finals.

Luis Enrique’s Tactical Masterclass Shuts Down Salah

Luis Enrique has built a well-balanced and hard-working squad, featuring a dominant midfield duo of Vitinha and the outstanding Joao Neves, while Nuno Mendes completely neutralized Mohamed Salah.

PSG struck first in the 12th minute when Ousmane Dembélé capitalized on a deflection from Ibrahima Konaté, silencing Anfield. This early goal disrupted Liverpool’s high-intensity start, during which they missed two clear chances, both falling to Salah.

The Parisians could have put the tie to bed with one-on-one chances missed by Barcola and Dembélé, as well as a Kvaratskhelia strike that barely missed the target. However, PSG’s wastefulness allowed Liverpool to grow back into the game.

Donnarumma, PSG’s Hero in the Shootout

Liverpool, backed by their passionate home crowd, pushed relentlessly. Luis Díaz had a goal ruled out for offside, Szoboszlai came close to equalizing, and Quansah struck the post. Adding to their misfortune, Trent Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch due to a concerning knee injury.

In extra time, PSG regained control, but Alisson Becker made a crucial save to deny Dembélé, leaving the outcome to be decided from 12 yards.

This is where Gianluigi Donnarumma rose to the occasion, making vital saves against Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones, while PSG’s penalty takers converted all their attempts, sealing a famous victory.

Is PSG Now a Serious Contender for the Title?

With this statement win, PSG not only advances to the Champions League quarter-finals, but also strengthens its case as a serious contender for the European crown. Luis Enrique has successfully transformed a squad of individuals into a cohesive, battle-ready unit, poised to challenge anyone in their quest for the long-awaited Champions League trophy.