PSG Beats Liverpool 2-0, Advances 4-0 Aggregate

Liverpool suffered a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday night, ending their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 aggregate loss in the quarterfinals. Ousmane Dembele's brace sealed PSG's progression to the semifinals, despite a spirited second-half performance from the hosts that fell short of a comeback.

The match began with a moment of reflection, as players and fans observed a period of silence in remembrance of the 97 Liverpool supporters killed in the Hillsborough disaster 35 years ago. Black armbands were worn by both teams, honoring the victims on the eve of the tragedy's anniversary.

Arne Slot opted for an attacking lineup, starting summer signings Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitike together for the first time, with Mohamed Salah on the bench. PSG, the defending champions, started strongly, creating three chances in the opening minutes. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tested Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who saved at the second attempt, while Dembele missed a close-range opportunity from a quick throw-in.

Liverpool's momentum shifted around the 30-minute mark when Ekitike collapsed without contact, appearing to suffer a serious...