Dembele's Double Downs Liverpool as PSG Advances in Champions League

Liverpool's European dreams were shattered after a 2-0 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, resulting in a 4-0 aggregate loss in the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite a spirited performance, the Reds were unable to overcome the deficit from the first leg. Ousmane Dembele's late double sealed the win for the European champions. Liverpool had their chances, with Virgil van Dijk being denied by Marquinhos and Alexis Mac Allister seeing a penalty award overturned by the referee after a VAR review. The Reds' trophyless campaign has now been confirmed, and their focus shifts to securing a top-five finish in the Premier League to ensure Champions League qualification. PSG, on the other hand, will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the semi-finals, extending their six-game winning streak.