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This video can not be played PSG inflict another defeat on Liverpool with first-leg victory in Paris At a glance Desire Doue's deflected finish gives Paris St-Germain the lead Khvicha Kvaratskhelia adds second with brilliant individual goal Liverpool fail to register an attempt on target in match Second leg is at Anfield on Tuesday, 14 April (20: 00 BST) PLAYER RATER Liverpool's Champions League hopes are hanging in the balance after a demoralising defeat by reigning European champions Paris St-Germain - their 16th loss of the season. Desire Doue's deflected strike looped over the head of Giorgi Mamardashvili to give the Ligue 1 leaders the lead, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled their advantage with a moment of brilliance. It means the Reds, who failed to register an attempt on target, have it all to do to stay in the competition in the quarter-final second leg at Anfield next Tuesday. After suffering a four-goal mauling by Manchester City in their previous game, Liverpool appeared to be on a damage limitation exercise and started with a five-man defence in the French capital. But PSG took the lead in the 11th minute - and dominated throughout - amid another muddled performance by Arne Slot's side that raised more questions than answers. Mamardashvili, standing in for injured first-choice Alisson, was beaten by 20-year-old Doue's finish from inside just the box which took a wicked deflection off Virgil van Dijk and flew over the keeper into the net. Mamardashvili recovered to make some key saves and keep Liverpool in the tie, including a fine one-handed stop to deny Georgia team-mate Kvaratskhelia before repelling Doue after the Reds were carved open. But Liverpool did fall further behind when Kvaratskhelia added PSG's second with a lovely piece of skill after rounding the keeper from Joao Neves' defence-splitting pass. It could have been worse for Liverpool when Warren Zaire-Emery went down after a challenge by Ibrahima Konate - but the penalty decision was overturned after the official watched the incident again on the pitchside monitor. Konate was then fortunate not to be penalised for shoving Nuno Mendes in the area in stoppage time. Ousmane Dembele also missed three glorious chances, the first when he shot straight at Mamardashvili, the second when he blazed over the bar and then when he hit the woodwork after a mistake by Jeremie Frimpong late on. Liverpool sent on Alexander Isak for his first taste of action since December after injury but face an almighty challenge to overturn PSG's advantage in six days' time. Liverpool & Slot 'in survival mode' - but still just about alive All the talk before this game was whether Liverpool could respond with a positive performance after Saturday's 4-0 humbling at Manchester City in the FA Cup. The short answer was no. And this could have been so much worse for the Reds - PSG were dominant from start to finish and registered 18 attempts at goal (with six on target). But for three fine saves by Mamardashvili it could have been another humbling scoreline for Liverpool, whose defence was opened up time and again. There was an improvement in terms of attitude, while Liverpool showed more ambition after half-time, but this was ultimately a performance lacking in confidence. The return of Isak is one of the few positives on a night the visitors were clearly second best. Liverpool, of course, will still believe they can turn it around next week under the floodlights at Anfield where they have done just that so many times over the years. But PSG will be similarly confident of finishing the job. Have your say about Liverpool's performance PSG were a joy to watch and dictated from the first minute of Wednesday's game. The fans also played their part, unveiling a tifo before kick-off of a Hulk-like character ripping the Liverpool club crest. Luis Enrique's side have a knack of of beating Premier League clubs - and will back themselves to seal their passage to the semi-finals in England next week. Since the start of last season, the French champions have defeated Manchester City, Aston Villa, Arsenal (twice), Tottenham, Chelsea (twice) and now Liverpool (twice). They have spent this campaign trying to replicate what they did last season and, in recent weeks, there have been signs they are starting to find their best form. PSG's only disappointment will be that they did not win by a more handsome margin and put this tie to bed before the second leg. While Paris St-Germain have a free weekend to prepare for Tuesday's return leg at Anfield, Liverpool will be looking to end a run of three Premier League games without a win when they host Fulham on Saturday (17: 30 BST). 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Their most recent meetings came in the UEFA Champions League last season, where both won 1-0 away from home in the round of 16, before the Parisians won on a penalty shootout at Anfield to progress (4-1). In last season’s round of 16 tie between these two sides, Liverpool averaged just 38. 6% possession and had 14 fewer shots on target than opponents Paris SG across the two legs (4 for, 18 against); their biggest negative shot on target differential in a UEFA Champions League knockout stage tie on record (since 2003-04). Paris SG are unbeaten in their last six UEFA Champions League games against English sides (W5 D1), and have progressed from all four of their knockout stage ties against English opponents since the start of last season (v Liverpool, Aston Villa, Arsenal & Chelsea). In four of the last five UEFA Champions League editions, the holders have been eliminated at the quarter-final stage (Bayern Munich 2020-21, Chelsea 2021-22, Manchester City 2023-24 and Real Madrid 2024-25), with only Real Madrid in 2022-23 managing to progress to the semi-finals. Paris SG are unbeaten in their last seven knockout stage matches in the UEFA Champions League (W6 D1), and could equal the longest run by a French side in the competition (8 by Lyon – April 2004-March 2006). Up to the start of this quarter-final round, Paris SG (90) and Liverpool (85) were the two teams with the most shots on target in the UEFA Champions League this season. However, Paris SG have scored 34 goals from 25. 2 x G this term (+8. 8), while Liverpool have netted just 24 times from 27. 7 x G (-3. 7). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been directly involved in 11 goals in 11 games in the UEFA Champions League this season (7 goals, 4 assists), already the joint-second most by a Paris SG player in a single edition (level with Kylian Mbappé from 2020-21), and trailing only Ousmane Dembélé from last season (14 in 15 games). Dominik Szoboszlai leads all Liverpool players in the UEFA Champions League this season for goals (5), assists (4), progressive carries (85), possession won (69) and high-intensity pressures (414). Achraf Hakimi has five assists in nine UEFA Champions League games for Paris SG this season. The Moroccan is now the only defender in the competition’s history to assist 5+ goals in multiple editions, and has achieved that in back-to-back campaigns (5 in 2024-25). Florian Wirtz has created 27 chances from open play in nine UEFA Champions League games for Liverpool. The most by a player in their first 10 games for a club in the competition (on record since 2003-04) is 32 by Mesut Özil for Real Madrid, while Wirtz’s total is already the most on record by a player for an English club through 10 appearances. Foul by Florian Wirtz (Liverpool). Foul by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint Germain). Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Goal! Paris Saint Germain 1, Liverpool 0. Désiré Doué (Paris Saint Germain) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the high centre of the goal. Attempt blocked. Désiré Doué (Paris Saint Germain) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Ousmane Dembélé. First Half begins. Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.