PSG Talking Podcast: Liverpool Win Late, But PSG Prove They Belong | OneFootball

In the 1-0 loss to Liverpool FC, Paris Saint-Germain somehow proved they belong to be mentioned among the elite clubs in Europe while also succumbing to the same old script that has plagued them for years in the UEFA Champions League.

On this episode of PSG Talking, I’m joined by Drew to break down the disappointing defeat to Liverpool in the first leg of the Round of 16 tie. The show begins with a discussion of Luis Enrique’s starting lineup. Did the manager get it right, or should he have considered making a change?

The atmosphere at the Parc des Princes was special, and PSG used that energy to put Liverpool under pressure early and often. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored a brilliant curling shot for PSG, but Kvara’s calf and foot were just offside. We discuss PSG’s tactics and the fast start to the match.

Shortly after Kvara’s offside goal, Ibrahima Konaté appeared to push Bradley Barcola from behind just before he ran into the Liverpool penalty area. After the VAR check, Konaté did not receive a red card, and play went on. We talk about the decision and whether the officials got it right.

In the second half, PSG continued their dominating performance but simply could not beat Alisson Becker. The Liverpool goalkeeper made several spectacular saves and, in total, kept a clean sheet despite facing 10 total shots on target. As if that wasn’t enough, in the 86th minute, Arne Slot took off Mohamed Salah and replaced him with Harvey Elliott, and a minute later, he took Liverpool’s only shot on target and scored. We discuss whether one PSG player is to blame for the goal or if it was a collective failure.

We conclude the show by looking ahead to the return leg next Tuesday. Can PSG complete the comeback against the Premier League leaders? Is it better from a mentality standpoint that PSG is down a goal? We share our scoreline and how we think this tie will end.

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