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Dembélé Seals Liverpool's Fate at Anfield
14 Apr
Summary
- Ousmane Dembélé's late goals secured PSG's advancement.
- Liverpool's forward line struggled to find form.
- A penalty awarded to Liverpool was overturned by VAR.

Liverpool's European campaign concluded at the quarter-final stage following a determined but ultimately unsuccessful effort against Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. The significant damage inflicted in the first leg in Paris proved irretrievable.
Ousmane Dembélé was the key figure, scoring a decisive late goal that extinguished Liverpool's hopes of a comeback. He added a second in stoppage time, ensuring PSG's progression to the semi-finals.
Earlier in the match, Liverpool observed a period of silence to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. The team showed promise with an energetic start, creating their first real chance of the tie via an Alexander Isak header.
However, PSG remained a threat, and Dembélé missed a close-range opportunity that could have solidified their lead. Liverpool suffered a blow when Hugo Ekitiké was stretchered off injured, leading to Mohamed Salah's introduction.
In the second half, Liverpool increased the pressure, with several players testing the PSG goalkeeper. A penalty awarded for a foul on Alexis Mac Allister was controversially overturned by VAR after review.
Ultimately, PSG's counter-attacking prowess prevailed. Bradley Barcola assisted Dembélé for the opening goal, which effectively sealed Liverpool's fate and their exit from the competition.