Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals after a thrilling encounter with Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday night. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Paris, PSG leveled the tie early when Ousmane Dembele struck in the opening minutes, setting the stage for an epic clash.
Both teams created numerous chances throughout the 90 minutes and extra time, but neither could find the decisive goal, leading to a nail-biting penalty shoot-out.
PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero, saving penalties from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones. PSG’s penalty takers Vitinha, Goncalo Ramos, Dembele, and Desire Doue all held their nerve, converting their spot-kicks to secure a 4-1 shoot-out victory.
The French champions, still chasing their first Champions League title, now prepare to face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the quarterfinals. Aston Villa leads 3-1 from their first leg against the Belgian side, with the second leg set for Wednesday.
