Liverpool Out of UCL After 2-0 PSG Defeat

Liverpool suffered a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday evening, April 14, resulting in a 4-0 aggregate loss that eliminated them from the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Ousmane Dembele scored both goals for the defending champions, striking in the 72nd minute and again in stoppage time to secure their advancement to the semifinals.

The match began with PSG holding a 2-0 lead from the first leg in France, where they dominated but left opportunities untaken. At Anfield, Liverpool mounted a strong challenge, particularly after halftime, as they pressed forward in search of an equalizer. The Reds created several chances during a sustained period of pressure early in the second half, unsettling the visitors and raising hopes of a comeback.

A pivotal moment arrived in the 64th minute when referee Maurizio Mariani awarded Liverpool a penalty after Alexis Mac Allister went down in the PSG box under a challenge from Willian Pacho. The decision sparked immediate protests from PSG players, who surrounded the official. However, following a Video Assistant Referee review, Mariani reviewed the incident at the pitchside monitor and overturned the call, ruling no...