PSG Knock Out Liverpool from Champions League With 2-0 Victory at Anfield

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals on April 14, 2026, following a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield. The result secured a 4-0 aggregate win for the reigning European champions, eliminating the six-time winners from the competition in the quarterfinals.

The match was decided by a second-half brace from Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele. Dembele scored his first goal in the 73rd minute, curling a shot from the edge of the area. He added a second in the 91st minute, finishing a counter-attack after receiving a cross from Bradley Barcola.

Injury Concerns and Roster Changes

The evening was marred by a potentially serious non-contact injury to PSG star forward Hugo Ekitike. Ekitike was forced to leave the pitch in the first half, and Liverpool manager Arne Slot described the injury as very-bad looking.

Liverpool’s tactical approach featured the first start for Alexander Isak since he broke his leg in December. However, Isak was only available for 45 minutes of play and was replaced by Cody Gakpo at halftime. Mohamed Salah also entered the game just after the half-hour mark to replace the injured Ekitike.

Despite periods of dominance and a penalty decision that was later overturned, Liverpool were unable to overcome the two-goal deficit they carried into the second leg from the first match in Paris.

PSG’s Quest for a Historic Repeat

By reaching the semifinals, PSG became the first French club to achieve this feat in three consecutive seasons. The club is now attempting to become only the second team in the modern era to retain the Champions League trophy, a milestone previously achieved only by Real Madrid, who won three consecutive titles between 2016 and 2018.

PSG coach Luis Enrique acknowledged the difficulty of the task, stating: It’s difficult to defend the Champions League, we know that. We are here again and we need to make the most of these opportunities.

The French side has maintained a strong form throughout the knockout stages, extending their unbeaten streak in this phase to nine games.

Impact on Liverpool and Arne Slot

The exit marks a disappointing end to the second season under manager Arne Slot, as Liverpool will finish the campaign without a trophy. Here’s the second consecutive season in which the French giants have eliminated the English side from the competition.

The defeat leaves Liverpool to reflect on a quarterfinal exit where they were unable to produce a signature Anfield comeback, despite the presence of Giorgi Mamardashvili in goal and the brief return of Isak.

Looking Ahead to the Semifinals

PSG now prepares to face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the semifinals. As of April 14, 2026, Bayern Munich held a 2-1 lead in their respective tie, with the second leg scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

PSG is now 270 minutes of football away from defending their crown and securing a historic back-to-back victory in Europe’s premier club competition.