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UEFA Champions League · 2025-2026

2 – 0

Final · Apr 14, 2026 · Anfield England

Postgame analysis

The clearest statistical differences

Evidence, not guesswork
Shots off GoalParis SG 2 · Liverpool 9

Values are shown with team names exactly as supplied in the event statistics; the difference alone does not establish cause.

Multiple-score contributorOusmane Dembélé · 2 scoring events

Recorded for Paris SG in the supplied event timeline.

Shots insideboxParis SG 6 · Liverpool 13

Values are shown with team names exactly as supplied in the event statistics; the difference alone does not establish cause.

Derived only from event statistics, scoring events, schedules and standings supplied by TheSportsDB. Statistical separation and event order are evidence, not proof of a single cause.

Game recap

The second leg of this heavyweight encounter at Anfield sees Liverpool facing a steep uphill battle after a 2–0 defeat at the Parc des Princes. The primary challenge for Arne Slot's men is to breach a resolute Paris Saint-Germain defense while managing the absence of key personnel following a bruising first leg. The objective for the Reds is to evoke the famous European nights of Anfield's past, aiming for an early goal to unsettle the reigning champions and ignite the home crowd. Strategically, the goal for PSG and Luis Enrique is to manage their aggregate cushion by controlling possession and utilizing the blistering pace of Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola on the counter. The tactical focus for Liverpool is to intensify their high-press, specifically targeting PSG's midfield to force turnovers in dangerous areas. With a semi-final berth against Bayern Munich at stake, the ultimate goal for Liverpool is to produce another "Anfield miracle," while PSG seeks to prove their maturity and move one step closer to defending their European crown.

Game statistics

6Shots on Goal5
2Shots off Goal9
12Total Shots21
4Blocked Shots7
6Shots insidebox13
6Shots outsidebox8
10Fouls9
2Corner Kicks8
4Offsides4
47Ball Possession53
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves3
418Total passes453
321Passes accurate350
77Passes %77
1.25expected_goals1.93
0goals_prevented0

Timeline

Goal · Paris SGOusmane Dembélé Normal Goal
Card · LiverpoolIbrahima Konate Yellow Card
subst · Paris SGWarren Zaïre-Emery Substitution 3
subst · LiverpoolAlexis Mac Allister Substitution 5
Goal · Paris SGOusmane Dembélé Normal Goal
subst · LiverpoolAlexis Mac Allister Substitution 4
Var · LiverpoolAlexis Mac Allister Penalty cancelled
subst · Paris SGDésiré Doué Substitution 2
subst · LiverpoolJeremie Frimpong Substitution 3
subst · LiverpoolAlexander Isak Substitution 2
Card · LiverpoolAlexis Mac Allister Yellow Card
subst · Paris SGNuno Mendes Substitution 1
subst · LiverpoolHugo Ekitiké Substitution 1

Lineups

Final result

Paris SG wins

2Final0

Paris SG won by 2.

Date
Apr 14, 2026
Venue
Anfield
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