France Secure Victory With Dembele Brace
- Paris Saint-Germain has advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after defeating Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on April 14, 2026.
- Ousmane Dembele scored both goals for the French side, netting the first in the 72nd minute and adding a second in stoppage time to finalize the win.
- PSG entered the second leg with a 2-0 advantage from the first match.
Paris Saint-Germain has advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after defeating Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield on April 14, 2026. The result secures a 4-0 aggregate victory for the reigning champions, eliminating the English side from the competition.
Ousmane Dembele scored both goals for the French side, netting the first in the 72nd minute and adding a second in stoppage time to finalize the win. Dembele, the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, has now reached 16 goals for the campaign across all competitions, including 12 goals in 2026.
Match Dynamics and Key Events
PSG entered the second leg with a 2-0 advantage from the first match. Despite the lead, the team faced significant pressure during the second half of the game. Liverpool recorded 21 attempts on goal during the match, which took place under wet and windy conditions.
The match was marked by a serious injury to PSG’s Hugo Ekitike, who was forced to leave the pitch in the first half. Liverpool also experienced a setback when a penalty decision was overturned during their push for a goal in the second half.
Liverpool’s offensive efforts included performances from Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, and Florian Wirtz. 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha entered the match after an injury to an English defender, though the team struggled to convert their dominance into goals in the final third.
Tactical Contributions
While Liverpool controlled possession and pressed effectively to minimize the PSG midfield, Paris Saint-Germain relied on efficiency and counterattacks. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was identified as a primary offensive threat, creating opportunities for Bradley Barcola, Desiré Doué, and Dembele.
Following the match, Dembele praised the resilience of his teammates, noting that the team had to endure difficult conditions to secure the progression.
Ousmane Dembele via Canal Plus
In any case there are no easy matches in the Champions League. You have to suffer if you are going to go all the way in this competition.
Outlook and Next Steps
The victory marks the end of Liverpool’s second season under manager Arne Slot without a trophy. PSG now prepares for the semi-finals, where they will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.
The first leg of the semi-final is scheduled to take place in Paris on April 28 or April 29, 2026.