Liverpool crashes out of Champions League as PSG triumphs in historic penalty shootout

Paris Saint-Germain made history at Anfield, becoming the first team ever to eliminate Liverpool from Europe after winning the first leg away.

The French champions sealed their victory on penalties, with Gianluigi Donnarumma saving crucial spot-kicks from Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones to send PSG through to the quarterfinals.

Despite carrying a 1-0 lead from Paris, Liverpool failed to capitalize on their home advantage. Ousmane Dembélé’s early goal leveled the aggregate score at 1-1, and neither side found the net again in a tense encounter.

Mohamed Salah missed key chances, while Dominik Szoboszlai had a goal ruled out for offside. Youngster Jarell Quansah came closest, striking the post with a header.

With PSG deserved winners over two legs, they now await the victor of Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge in the last eight.

Meanwhile, Arne Slot must rally his squad for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, though Liverpool’s European journey ends here.

Adding to their woes, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konaté both limped off injured, raising concerns ahead of their Premier League title charge.