Liverpool pulled off a dramatic 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash, thanks to a late goal from Harvey Elliott. The midfielder made an instant impact, finding the net just 47 seconds after being substituted on, securing a crucial away win for Arne Slot’s side.
Despite being on the back foot for most of the match, Liverpool displayed resilience in the face of relentless PSG pressure. The French giants dominated possession and registered 27 of the game’s 29 shots, coming agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia thought he had put PSG ahead with a spectacular curling strike, only for it to be ruled out for offside. Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konaté had a close call but avoided being sent off in a tense encounter.
With the game seemingly heading towards a goalless draw, Liverpool capitalised on a rare opportunity in the 87th minute. Elliott, who had barely set foot on the pitch, coolly finished to stun the home crowd and snatch an unlikely victory.
Liverpool have delivered several dominant performances under Slot this season, but this hard-fought victory may feel even sweeter. While PSG showed enough attacking quality to pose a threat in the second leg at Anfield, they will undoubtedly regret not taking advantage of their numerous chances in Paris. The return fixture promises to be an electrifying contest as Liverpool look to finish the job on home soil.
