Liverpool/PSG – PSG’s key strengths come to the fore

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·16 April 2026

Liverpool/PSG – PSG’s key strengths come to the fore

This Tuesday, as part of the second legs of the 2025-2026 Champions League quarter-finals, Paris Saint-Germain faced Liverpool at Anfield. Philippe Montanier, current manager of AS Saint-Etienne, gave his thoughts to the newspaper Le Parisien on Paris’s 0-2 win (0-4 on aggregate, Liverpool/PSG highlights).

Montanier: “there isn’t too much ego”

“Did the Parisians’ mindset make the difference? Yes, you need to have a very good mentality. Paris has young young players, there isn’t too much ego, there are big stars, but they all play for one another. They showed that, and people often cite them as an example. They are a benchmark in terms of teamwork and the mentality of running a lot, putting in the effort, whether defensively or offensively.

Montanier: “Over the two matches, Paris was superior”

PSG better than last season? It’s hard to say, but I think they have more confidence. Last year, they struggled to eliminate Liverpool on penalties, and this time, over the two matches, Paris was superior. They are going to play in a third Champions League semi-final, so they are obviously among the favorites.”

Deep down, Montanier describes a PSG that no longer relies only on its individual talents to make the difference. What stands out most in his view is a mental evolution: the ability to get through difficult spells without falling apart. At Anfield, Paris had to withstand Liverpool’s pressure, but the team stayed true to its structure, combining defensive discipline, repeated effort, and emotional control.

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That is precisely where the confidence he highlights can be seen. This PSG seems less affected by the nerves of big nights and more built to respond collectively in tense moments. Across the two-legged tie, finished with two wins and a 4-0 aggregate score, the message sent is crystal clear: Paris now knows how to win with its head as much as with its talent.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.