Liverpool's hopes of advancing to the Champions League semi-finals suffered a significant blow after a dismal 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored for the hosts, who dominated the match from start to finish.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot admitted his side were 'ripped apart' by PSG's high-intensity pressing and were fortunate to escape with a two-goal deficit. The Reds will need to produce a dramatic turnaround in the second leg at Anfield if they are to have any chance of progressing.
The defeat marks Liverpool's fourth consecutive away loss, their worst run since 2012. Despite the setback, Slot remains optimistic about his team's chances, citing the impact of playing at Anfield as a potential game-changer.
Liverpool's task is made more daunting by the fact that they failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, while PSG squandered several scoring opportunities. The French champions will look to finish the job in the second leg, while Liverpool must regroup and find a way to nullify PSG's potent attack if they are to have any hope of overturning the deficit.