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PSG Dominate Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League Quarterfinal First Leg

Paris Saint-Germain secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal at the Parc des Princes. Desire Doué opened the scoring early, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia adding a second goal in the second half after brilliant setup play. PSG controlled the match entirely, not allowing a single shot on target from Liverpool, who survived several strong penalty appeals via VAR. The French champions now carry a significant advantage to Anfield for the decisive second leg next Tuesday.

Key Points: PSG 2-0 Liverpool: Champions League Quarterfinal First Leg Result

  • Doué opens scoring in 11th minute
  • Kvaratskhelia seals 2-0 win
  • PSG dominate without conceding shot on target
  • Liverpool survive multiple VAR penalty reviews
  • Crucial second leg at Anfield next
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Champions League: PSG take 2-0 first-leg advantage over Liverpool in QF first-leg

PSG takes commanding 2-0 lead over Liverpool in UCL quarterfinal first leg with goals from Doué and Kvaratskhelia. All highlights and key moments.

"Wave after wave of attack crashed against the English side's defence - Match Report"

Paris, April 9

Goals in each half from Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have given a dominant Paris Saint-Germain a 2-0 lead over Liverpool after the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes.

Paris avenged their home defeat by Liverpool in last season's knockout stage to secure a first-leg advantage in their Champions League quarter-final.

PSG dominated but lost 1-0 to Liverpool at the Parc des Princes in last season's round of 16 - although they ultimately progressed on penalties - and any chance of a repeat of that scoreline was extinguished within 11 minutes when Desire Doue opened the scoring with a shot from just inside the box that looped off Ryan Gravenberch's heel and over Giorgi Mamardashvili.

PSG continued to look the more dangerous, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia taking a first-time shot that forced his compatriot Mamardashvili into another save (32').

Liverpool's Georgian goalkeeper was on hand again a few minutes later, denying Doué a second goal following superb lead-up play from Nuno Mendes (37'). Les Rouge et Bleu headed into the break with a one-goal lead - having not conceded a single shot on target from the opposition.

The second half began in much the same vein. Paris went in search of a second goal, and Ousmane Dembele was the next to be denied after another fine run by Nuno Mendes down the left (53'). Sheer determination and patience finally paid off when Luis Enrique's men found the net for a second time: perfectly set up by Joao Neves, Kvaratskhelia toyed with the opposition defence before applying a delightfully simple finish (2-0, 65').

Wave after wave of attack crashed against the English side's defence, and they narrowly escaped with a VAR penalty overule after a challenge from Ibrahima Konate on Warren Zaïre-Emery (70'). The chances were coming thick and fast for Les Rouge et Bleu, but Achraf Hakimi was denied by Mamardashvili (82') and Dembélé saw his shot hit the post (87').

In the dying moments of the match, Ibrahima Konate was once again spared by the referee for another clear penalty shout after yet another Nuno Mendes raid (90+2').

PSG now take a 2-0 lead to Anfield next Tuesday for the return leg, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Liverpool were shockingly poor. Not a single shot on target? That's unacceptable for a club of their stature. Klopp needs to find answers quickly. The second leg will be a massive test of character. Hoping for a comeback, but 2-0 is a very dangerous lead.
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Vikram M
Kvaratskhelia is a magician! 🇬🇪 That goal was pure class. PSG look like a proper team under Enrique now, not just a collection of stars. Respectful criticism for the ref though – Konate was very lucky not to give away at least one penalty. VAR drama as usual!
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Priya S
Watching this at 1:30 AM IST was worth it! 🥱⚽ The atmosphere at Parc des Princes was electric. Nuno Mendes was absolutely unplayable down that left flank. Liverpool's defence had no answer. Anfield will be rocking next week, but PSG are in the driver's seat.
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Rohit P
As a neutral fan from Mumbai, this is what Champions League nights are about! High quality, intensity, and drama. PSG were dominant, but football is a game of two legs. Never write off Liverpool at Anfield. The second leg will be a proper thriller!
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Michael C
The scoreline flatters Liverpool. It could have been 4 or 5. Mamardashvili kept them in it. PSG's pressing was exceptional – they didn't let Liverpool breathe. A tactical lesson from Luis Enrique. The tie isn't over, but PSG are clear favourites now.

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