Liverpool Face PSG in Champions League Quarter-Final Return Leg at Anfield
Liverpool host Paris Saint-Germain in the return leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday at Anfield, trailing 2-0 from the first leg. Manager Arne Slot expressed belief in a comeback but noted the challenge against the reigning European champions. Players like Dominik Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konate highlighted team mentality and PSG's preparation advantage.
Arne Müseler / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)Liverpool Trail 2-0 After First Leg Defeat Liverpool were eliminated by PSG in the Champions League last season.
The return leg of the Liverpool vs PSG Champions League quarter-final is scheduled for Tuesday at Anfield. PSG won the first leg against Liverpool in Paris last week by a score of 2-0. In the first leg against PSG in France last week, Liverpool failed to manage a shot on target and lost 2-0.
Arne Slot said Liverpool were 'lucky' to only lose 2-0 in the first leg against PSG. PSG are the reigning champions of Europe.
Historical Comeback Data for Liverpool Liverpool have progressed on two of 13 occasions when attempting to overcome a deficit of two or more goals from an away European first leg, specifically against Auxerre in 1991 and Barcelona in 2019.
In the last 50 home games, Liverpool scored two goals or more on 36 occasions. Liverpool came from behind to knock out Galatasaray in the previous round of the Champions League. Against Galatasaray at home, Liverpool could have scored eight or nine goals.
PSG players experienced Anfield a year ago when they advanced on penalties.
Recent Form and Player Statements Liverpool beat Fulham at the weekend.
A goal changed momentum negatively at the Etihad against Manchester City and positively on Saturday against Fulham at Anfield. Liverpool lost 4-0 to Manchester City in an FA Cup match at the Etihad. 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha scored his first Anfield goal against Fulham.
Arne Slot said Rio Ngumoha could play a role on Tuesday. Rio Ngumoha is 17 years old and has had multiple starts for Liverpool.
PSG Preparation and Ligue One Postponement PSG's Ligue One game against Lens at the weekend was postponed.
Ibrahima Konate said the postponement gives PSG two days extra for recovery, analyzing the game, and getting ready.
Story Timeline
6 events- Last week
PSG won the first leg against Liverpool 2-0 in Paris; Liverpool had no shots on target.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - Weekend before 2026-04-13
Liverpool beat Fulham; Rio Ngumoha scored his first Anfield goal; PSG's game against Lens postponed.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - Recent (Etihad match)
Liverpool lost 4-0 to Manchester City in FA Cup.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - Previous round
Liverpool knocked out Galatasaray after coming from behind.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - Last season
PSG eliminated Liverpool in Champions League; advanced on penalties at Anfield.
1 sourcebbc.co.uk - 1991 and 2019
Liverpool overcame two-goal deficits against Auxerre and Barcelona.
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Potential Impact
- 01
PSG's experience at Anfield from last year's penalty win influences their preparation.
- 02
PSG progress to semi-finals with draw or win, aided by extra recovery from postponed match.
- 03
Momentum shift possible at Anfield, similar to positive change against Fulham.
- 04
Potential role for 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha in match, following multiple starts and weekend goal.
- 05
Liverpool advancement to semi-finals if they overturn 2-0 deficit, based on home scoring record of 36 times two-plus goals in last 50 games.
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