Title dream shattered
“Unfair!” Liverpool are left to rue bitter CL drama
The title dream is over! Liverpool FC were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in a dramatic penalty shoot-out on Tuesday evening and were left to rue their difficult Champions League round of 16 draw.
"It feels unfair to be eliminated already. You're top of the table and then come up against a team as good as PSG. But that's also the beauty of soccer. Everyone in the world enjoyed this game," said coach Arne Slot on "Prime Video Sport". "It was the best game of soccer I've ever been involved in. Incredible performance, especially compared to last week."
Donnarumma shone
Liverpool started the game with a lot of pressure and two great chances from Mohamed Salah, but PSG took the lead. Ousmane Dembele (12) benefited from an unfortunate defensive error by Ibrahima Konate and equalized the undeserved 1-0 home defeat. After an even first half, Liverpool went on a storming run after the break, but were repeatedly denied by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was also the match-winner in the decider.
Tears in Salah's eyes
The fact that they faced an absolute top opponent in the round of 16 was a source of frustration for Liverpool. "We finished first in the group stage and have the toughest opponent in the entire Champions League," puffed Andy Robertson. Superstar Salah was in tears after the game.
Paris now against Aston Villa or Bruges
In contrast, Paris Saint-Germain were jubilant. The French side will now face the winner of Aston Villa v Club Brugge (first leg 3:1) in the quarter-finals.
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