At Anfield, the English weather conditions – wind and rain – did not disrupt PSG’s plans. In terms of compositions, Luis Enrique opted for classic while Liverpool left Salah on the bench, contrary to predictions. The challenge was clear for the Reds: come into the match strong and score quickly to hope to turn the situation around.
Safonov heroic in the face of pressure
The prediction of a difficult start for Paris was partially verified, but not as expected. If the first period went well for Luis Enrique’s men, the second half was an ordeal between the 45th and 72nd minutes. “PSG really hit the ground running,” with a heroic Parisian defense led by an “immense” Marquinhos and an “enormous” Matvei Safonov in goal.
The flash of genius came from Ousmane Dembélé in the 72nd minute, completely liberating the Parisians. The French winger then added to the score for a 2-0 success, with an assist from Barcola. PSG advances to the semi-finals and now awaits their opponent: Bayern Munich or Real Madrid, with an advantage over the Bavarians after the first leg.
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