Paris Saint-Germain have been scoring objectives for enjoyable of late. Luis Enrique’s facet scored eight throughout two video games towards Manchester Metropolis after which VfB Stuttgart with a view to safe their development within the UEFA Champions League earlier than then brushing Stade Brestois apart, progressing 10-0 on combination and registering a mighty 7-0 win towards the Breton facet on the Parc des Princes.
Nonetheless, for all that success, PSG proceed to battle towards international sides in knockout matches within the Champions League. These struggles continued towards Liverpool on the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night time. Les Parisiens dominated proceedings however got here up towards Alisson, who in his personal phrases had “in all probability the perfect match of [his] life”. The Brazilian goalkeeper made 9 saves on the night time to disclaim PSG earlier than Harvey Elliott netted a late winner.
A very good omen for Liverpool
It leaves Les Parisiens needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit at Anfield subsequent week. If they’re to progress, Luis Enrique’s facet must be extra environment friendly in entrance of purpose. As identified by , none of PSG’s final 72 photographs towards international sides in knockout video games within the Champions League have discovered the again of the web. That should change – and rapidly – if PSG’s Champions League dream is to stay alive past subsequent Tuesday.
Liverpool, regardless of Les Parisiens’ bullishness post-match, will likely be assured of progressing to the quarter-finals. As famous by Stats Foot, no English facet has ever been eradicated from the competitors having received the primary leg away from house within the knockout section.
| Luke Entwistle
