Dembele’s Double Seals PSG’s 4-0 Aggregate Victory Over Liverpool

Paris Saint‑Germain advanced to the Champions League semi‑finals on Tuesday night, overcoming Liverpool 2‑0 at Anfield and 4‑0 on aggregate. The French side clinched the tie thanks to a brace from Ousmane Dembele, who struck in the 72nd minute and again in stoppage time (90+1’), extinguishing any hopes of a comeback for Arne Slot’s Reds.

The quarter‑final second leg was played before a packed Anfield crowd of 59,627. Liverpool, still reeling from a 2‑0 defeat in Paris, tried to mount a revival. Early chances fell to the home side, including a near‑goal for Virgil van Dijk that was cleared off the line by Marquinhos, and a controversial VAR reversal that nullified a penalty appeal by Alexis Mac Allister after a challenge from Willian Pacho.

Key developments

Slot’s tactics featured an early start for Alexander Isak and a substitution of Mohamed Salah for the injured Hugo Ekitike before halftime. A second‑half change saw Joe Gómez replaced by Rio Ngumoha, prompting hopes of an Anfield turnaround. However, PSG’s precision proved decisive. Dembele’s first goal came midway through the second half, and his late winner sealed the aggregate score at 4‑0.

Player ratings reflected a dominant PSG display, with Dembele earning an 8 and the French defence receiving solid marks. Liverpool’s lineup received mixed reviews, with Konaté (7) and Szoboszlai (7) among the brighter spots, while striker Alexander Isak was rated 5 after failing to find the net.

What happens next

Post‑match, Luis Enrique praised the intensity of the encounter, noting that an early concession would have made the tie far tougher for his side. “We showed what kind of team we are,” he said. “Liverpool also displayed great character, but the moments went our way.”

For Liverpool, the defeat confirms a trophy‑less season and shifts the focus to securing a top‑five Premier League finish to guarantee next year’s Champions League participation. The club also faces a setback with Ekitike’s apparent Achilles injury, which could jeopardise his season and World Cup aspirations.

PSG now prepare for a semi‑final clash with either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid, extending their six‑game winning run in the competition – the longest streak of the season.