Ousmane Dembele delivered a standout performance at Anfield, scoring twice to guide Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-0 victory over Liverpool FC in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. The result secured a commanding 4-0 aggregate win, sending the French champions into the semi-finals once again.
Despite relentless pressure from Liverpool in the second half, PSG showed composure and defensive strength to protect their advantage gained in the first leg. The home side pushed hard in front of their supporters, but failed to convert several key opportunities.
The breakthrough came in the 72nd minute when Ousmane Dembele finished a well-worked move, curling a precise shot into the corner after receiving a pass from Bradley Barcola. He sealed the win deep into stoppage time, calmly finishing another assist from Barcola to complete his brace.
The match also featured a controversial VAR decision after a penalty awarded to Liverpool was overturned, drawing frustration from the home crowd. Adding to the drama, Liverpool suffered a setback when Hugo Ekitike was forced off in the first half due to an apparent Achilles injury.
Liverpool created multiple chances through players like Ryan Gravenberch, Cody Gakpo, and Alexis Mac Allister, but were unable to find the back of the net. Mohamed Salah also contributed with a key pass, though the opportunity went unfinished.
PSG’s disciplined performance highlighted their growing maturity on the European stage, as noted by captain Marquinhos, who praised the team’s defensive resilience.
With this victory, PSG now advances to face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the semi-finals, with the German side currently holding a slight edge in their tie.
