Paris Saint-Germain Beat Liverpool on Their Way to Glory Last Season

Paris Saint-Germain’s march to last season’s Champions League crown began with a statement victory over Liverpool, and the Parisians have since made a habit of eliminating English opposition from Europe’s elite competition. In the round of 16, Luis Enrique’s side edged the runaway Premier League leaders on penalties after a gritty Anfield encounter, announcing themselves as genuine contenders on the continental stage.

That shoot-out success over the Reds proved the catalyst for a dominant knockout run. PSG subsequently dispatched Aston Villa and Arsenal before overwhelming Italian giants Inter Milan in the final to lift the trophy. Their serial dispatching of Premier League clubs has continued into the current campaign; Chelsea were the latest English outfit to feel their wrath in the previous round, with a commanding two-leg performance convincing many observers that the French champions are well-positioned to defend their title.

Attention now turns to a quarter-final rematch with Liverpool. When the sides last met, Jürgen Klopp’s successors were considered favorites, yet Arne Slot’s second season at Anfield has been marred by inconsistency. Saturday’s 4–0 FA Cup defeat at Manchester City marked the latest low point, and the Reds enter the tie as clear underdogs.

Scheduling has done Slot’s squad no favors. While Ligue 1 postponed PSG’s weekend fixture against closest challengers Lens to allow Enrique’s squad optimal preparation time, Liverpool must host Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday before Tuesday’s return leg at Anfield.

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the first leg on TNT Sports 1, with HBO Max streaming the majority of Champions League action. U.S. audiences can choose between Paramount+ (English) and ViX (Spanish), while Canadian viewers can rely on DAZN and fuboTV. FOX One will carry the match in Mexico.

As the teams renew acquaintances, PSG will aim to extend their streak of eliminating English clubs, while Liverpool look to overturn both recent history and their own faltering form.