Liverpool head into the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash against PSG with a slender 1-0 advantage, but the tie is far from over. Despite being outplayed in Paris—where PSG dominated possession (70%) and fired 27 shots—it was Harvey Elliott’s stunning curler that gave the Reds the upper hand.
Liverpool’s History of Holding Leads
Arne Slot’s men will take comfort in their impressive record of defending first-leg advantages. The Reds have progressed from each of their last 14 Champions League knockout-stage ties after winning the opening leg. The last time they failed to do so was in the 2001-02 quarterfinals against Bayer Leverkusen.
PSG’s Challenge at Anfield
Luis Enrique’s PSG must regroup and deliver a more clinical performance if they are to turn the tie around. However, they do have history on their side—they remain the only French club to secure an away victory against an English team in this competition, having beaten Manchester United 3-1 at Old Trafford in 2020.
With two attacking powerhouses going head-to-head at Anfield, this clash promises to be another European classic.
