Como o jogo se desenhou

The confrontation began evenly, with Liverpool maintaining possession of the ball (53%) and creating more opportunities inside the area (13 finishes). However, PSG was more efficient, converting the only great chance they had. At 72 minutes, Ousmane Dembélé opened the scoring after a quick exchange of passes, and in the second half's added time (90+1'), he extended the result, sealing the victory even before the final whistle.

Match Highlights

In addition to Dembélé, who was decisive, the Liverpool goalkeeper made three saves, while the Parisian goalkeeper made a great cut. Liverpool ended up with two yellow cards, but did not receive any red cards. The defensive performance of PSG was evident in the 29 ball interceptions that resulted in 29 disarms, reinforcing the discipline of the visiting team.

What the Numbers Say

Despite having less possession, PSG was more accurate in passes (321 against 351) and presented a higher index of won duels (46% against 54% of Liverpool). The finishes outside the area were similar (6 each), but the French team converted 6 of 12 shots, while Liverpool hit only 5 of 21. The numbers of final third entries (63 from PSG versus 65 from Liverpool) show that the match was contested in all areas of the field.

What Changes Now

With the victory, PSG advances to the next phase with a two-goal advantage, while Liverpool will have to seek a comeback at Anfield. The result changes the dynamics of the table, placing the French club as a favorite to continue to the quarterfinals. Liverpool's next challenge will be to reverse the deficit against an opponent that demonstrated efficiency in the decisive moments.