Dembele's Double Seals Liverpool's Champions League Exit
Liverpool's Champions League campaign has come to an end after a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield, resulting in a 4-0 aggregate loss. Despite a spirited performance, Arne Slot's side were unable to overcome the two-goal deficit from the first leg. Ousmane Dembele's late double sealed the victory for the European champions, who will now face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the semi-finals. Liverpool had their chances, with Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister coming close, but were ultimately undone by PSG's greater precision. The Reds will now focus on securing a top-five finish in the Premier League to ensure their return to the Champions League next season. The match was also marred by an injury to Hugo Ekitike, who was forced off in the first half and may have suffered a season-ending injury. Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised his team's effort but lamented their inability to capitalize on their chances, while PSG coach Luis Enrique credited his team's resilience and good fortune. The defeat marks the end of Liverpool's trophyless campaign, and they will now look to regroup and push for a strong finish in the Premier League.