Liverpool Thrashed by PSG in Champions League Quarter-Final
Liverpool's hopes of reaching the Champions League semi-finals hang by a thread after a dismal 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. The Reds were outclassed at the Parc des Princes, with Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scoring for the hosts. Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted his side were 'ripped apart' at times, and they will need to produce a dramatic turnaround in the second leg at Anfield to progress. The visitors were fortunate to escape with a two-goal deficit, having been comprehensively outplayed and managing just three shots, none of which were on target. The defeat leaves Liverpool's chances of silverware this season in jeopardy, with their Premier League title hopes already all but over and their domestic cup campaigns ended. Slot's side will need to summon a major improvement if they are to overturn the deficit and keep their Champions League dreams alive.