Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League journey came to an end on Tuesday night as they suffered a 4-1 defeat in a penalty shootout to Paris Saint-Germain after a tightly contested tie ended 1-1 on aggregate.
A first-half goal from Ousmane Dembélé in the 12th minute leveled the tie following Liverpool’s 1-0 win in Paris last week.
Despite both teams pushing for a decisive goal in the remaining minutes, the match extended into a dramatic penalty shootout at stoppage time.
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Luis Enrique’s men held their nerve from the spot, converting four of their penalties, while Liverpool faltered under pressure, missing crucial attempts.
The French giants now march on to the quarterfinals, keeping their hopes of European glory alive.
For Arne Slot’s Liverpool, the focus will now shift to domestic competitions and preparations for the next season, as they aim to bounce back stronger in Europe’s elite competition.