PSG/Liverpool – Control, Pacho, Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé... tops and flops! | OneFootball

This Wednesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain won 2-0 (PSG/Liverpool highlights) against Liverpool in the first leg of the 2025-2026 Champions League quarter-finals (return leg on April 14) at the Parc des Princes. Here are the tops and flops from this victory.

Tops –

❤️ Control.

We know PSG like to dominate possession, but there was something particular about it here. At times, the Parisians seemed able to attack more quickly or try a shot, but the priority was to keep control of the match. Liverpool were never able to impose their rhythm or string chances together. The English side were rarely dangerous. Meanwhile, PSG knew how to step things up at times and do real damage.

Paris did not play with the sole aim of scoring, but rather to win properly without giving the opponent momentum again on the counter. That was thanks to midfielders João Neves (21), Vitinha (26) and Warren Zaïre-Emery (20), who were the masters in midfield.

William Pacho.

The 24-year-old defender once again stood out like a rock. He knows how to step in and smother the opposition, cover runs in behind, and stay calm at all times. Especially in build-up play, where he has improved a lot at PSG. Impressive.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

How can you not be a fan of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the 25-year-old forward who is as lively as he is combative. He created, fought against the press, defended bravely and intelligently, then scored a very fine goal. A special player.

Flops –

😡 Wastefulness... including Ousmane Dembélé.

It is crazy to say this after a quarter-final against Liverpool, but this 2-0 is a little frustrating. PSG had the opportunities to build a bigger lead. Nothing serious, you cannot put everything away every time. The win is still something to be happy with, especially as it was a fine one. But being clinical is also a big plus. In that area, Ousmane Dembélé (28) disappointed. The rest of his match, without being bad, was not very satisfying either. But he is only human too, nobody is perfect all the time.

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