Match Overview
Anfield’s Biggest Night in Years — Liverpool Seek to Slay the Champions
Liverpool host defending champions PSG in the second leg of the UCL quarter-final at Anfield — a rematch laced with history and revenge. PSG knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League last season on penalties in the last 16, before going on to win the trophy for the first time. Now, with a semi-final against Real Madrid or Bayern Munich at stake, Arne Slot’s side face the ultimate test of their European credentials.
The context for Liverpool is unique. The second leg is scheduled for 14 April — one day before the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy — a date that carries enormous emotional weight at Anfield. This tie is the centrepiece of a gruelling run of five games in 16 days: FA Cup QF vs Man City (4 Apr) → PSG away (8 Apr) → Fulham home (11 Apr) → PSG home (14 Apr) → Merseyside Derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium (19 Apr). Fatigue and squad depth are real variables — but Anfield’s European atmosphere has a habit of producing the extraordinary.
First Leg Result — Parc des Princes, 8 April 2026
What Liverpool Need at Anfield
First Leg Score · Parc des Princes
PSG
2
–
Liverpool
1
Our projected first-leg outcome. PSG win 2–1 in Paris — Liverpool trail by a single goal and head to Anfield needing a win to progress. An away goal scored in Paris keeps the tie alive.
✅ Liverpool need: Any win to go through · A draw forces AET
⚠ Live Aggregate Update
The scoreline above reflects our predicted first-leg outcome. Check the confirmed first-leg result from Paris on 8 April to understand exactly what Liverpool need at Anfield on 14 April. All tactical analysis below applies regardless of the precise first-leg margin.
Team News
Injury & Availability Updates
Liverpool
Out: Alisson Becker (injury) · Darwin Núñez (injury)
Concern: Fixture congestion — 5 games in 16 days means Slot must manage legs carefully
Available: Mamardashvili · Van Dijk · Konaté · Frimpong · Gomez · Kerkez · Gravenberch · Mac Allister · Szoboszlai · Salah (50 UCL goals) · Wirtz · Ekitike · Gakpo
Paris Saint-Germain
Out: Fabian Ruiz (injury) · Quentin Ndjantou (injury)
Available: Safonov · Hakimi · Marquinhos · Pacho · Nuno Mendes · Zaïre-Emery · Vitinha · João Neves · Dembélé · Kvaratskhelia · Doué · Barcola
★ Salah’s 50 UCL Goals — History at Anfield
Mohamed Salah scored his 50th Champions League goal against Galatasaray — making him the first African player to reach that milestone in the competition. He now has the chance to add to that total on the biggest night of Liverpool’s season. Salah’s record in European knockouts at Anfield is exceptional — PSG’s Nuno Mendes has never faced a player of his calibre in a context this hostile.
Predicted Starting XIs
How Both Teams Will Line Up at Anfield
Liverpool FC · 4-2-3-1
Slot’s XI
- 1MamardashviliGK
- 2Joe GomezRB
- 5Ibrahima KonatéCB
- 4Virgil van DijkCB
- 26Jérémie FrimpongLB
- 38Ryan GravenberchDM
- 10Alexis Mac AllisterCM
- 11Mohamed Salah★ KEY
- 8Dominik SzoboszlaiAM
- 17Florian WirtzLW
- 14Hugo EkitikeST
Manager: Arne Slot · Subs: Robertson, Gakpo, Jones, Ngumoha
Paris Saint-Germain · 4-3-3
Luis Enrique’s XI
- 1Matvey SafonovGK
- 2Achraf HakimiRB
- 5MarquinhosCB
- 22Willian PachoCB
- 25Nuno MendesLB
- 33Zaïre-EmeryCM
- 87João NevesCM
- 17VitinhaCM
- 7Dembélé★ KEY
- 18Désiré DouéST
- 77KvaratskheliaLW
Manager: Luis Enrique · Subs: Barcola, Hernandez, Chevalier
Season Context
Form & Key Numbers
50
Salah UCL Goals (All-Time)
8–2
PSG agg. vs Chelsea (R16)
4–1
Liverpool agg. vs Galatasaray
Liverpool — Last 5 (All Comps)
W
L
D
L
W
Liverpool are languishing 5th in the Premier League, but the Champions League has become their salvation this season. Slot’s men drew 1-1 with Tottenham before dismantling Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield.
PSG — Last 5 (All Comps)
W
W
W
W
W
PSG crushed Chelsea 8-2 on aggregate to keep their title defence alive. Dembélé has 15 goals in all competitions. Kvaratskhelia (9G, 6A in UCL) is among the competition’s most devastating forwards.
Head-to-Head & History
PSG Won on Penalties Last Season — Liverpool Want Revenge
PSG knocked Liverpool out in the Round of 16 last season on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw — before going on to win the Champions League for the first time. This quarter-final is Liverpool’s chance to set the record straight. The broader H2H at Anfield favours Liverpool: they beat PSG 3-2 in the group stage in 2018-19, and Anfield has been a graveyard for European heavyweights throughout Slot’s tenure.
| Season | Stage | Result | LIV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | UCL R16 | PSG won on pens after 2–2 agg. | OUT (pens) |
| 2025–26 | League Phase | Liverpool 1–0 PSG (Nov 2025) | WIN |
| 2025–26 | League Phase | PSG 5–3 Tottenham (not LIV) | N/A |
| 2018–19 | UCL Group | Liverpool 3–2 PSG (Anfield) | WIN |
| 2018–19 | UCL Group | PSG 2–1 Liverpool (Paris) | LOSS |
Liverpool beat PSG 1-0 at Anfield in the league phase in November 2025 — evidence that this Liverpool side can beat the French champions on their own ground. Anfield in a knockout night is a different beast entirely.
Key Matchup
Kvaratskhelia vs Gomez — The Flank That Controls the Tie
Kvaratskhelia — PSG #77
Nine UCL goals and six assists this season. The Georgian’s impact at PSG has been as transformative as any signing in European football in the last two years. At Anfield, with space in behind Liverpool’s fullbacks as they push forward chasing the aggregate, Kvaratskhelia’s pace and finishing ability on the counter makes him PSG’s most lethal weapon. A single moment can put the tie to bed.
Mohamed Salah — Liverpool #11
The man with 50 UCL goals. Salah’s capacity to produce in the most important moments of Liverpool’s biggest European nights is unmatched at Anfield. He scored the fourth against Galatasaray after missing a first-half penalty — showing the mentality that defines his greatness. Against PSG, with the Kop roaring, Nuno Mendes will face the most hostile individual duel of his career.
Sky247 NG Expert Prediction
Liverpool 2 – 1 PSG
Aggregate: Liverpool 3–3 — Extra Time · Liverpool to progress
Predicted Score · Anfield · 14.04.2026 (Leg 2)
🔴 Liverpool Win (Leg)
⚽ Both Teams to Score
📊 Over 2.5 Goals
Salah Anytime Scorer
Kvaratskhelia 1+ Shot on Target
Wirtz 1+ Shot on Target
Liverpool Win & BTTS
Why
The Kop Always Delivers in the Biggest Moments — Liverpool to Edge Through
An Anfield European night against the defending champions, with a semi-final against Real Madrid or Bayern on the line, with Salah on 50 UCL goals and the Hillsborough anniversary providing an emotional undercurrent — this is the kind of atmosphere that turns Liverpool into something greater than the sum of their parts.
Szoboszlai said after the Galatasaray win: “We showed today that we are able to do everything.” Against PSG, that will need to be true from the first whistle. The French champions will score — Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia are the most dangerous pair of wide forwards in the competition. But Liverpool have won their last eight UCL home knockout games at Anfield, and the quality of Salah, Wirtz and Ekitike gives Slot the tools to dismantle PSG’s high defensive line. A 2–1 Anfield win, extra time if needed — and the Kop carries Liverpool through.
FAQ
Your Questions Answered
What time does Liverpool vs PSG kick off on 14 April 2026?
The return meeting at Anfield is set for Tuesday 14 April, with kick-off at 20:00 BST / 21:00 WAT.
What is the significance of 14 April for Liverpool?
Liverpool is scheduled to play the second leg on April 14 as the 15th marks the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy — a deeply significant date in the club’s history.
Did PSG beat Liverpool last season?
Yes. PSG knocked Liverpool out in the Round of 16 last season on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw, before going on to win the Champions League.
How did Salah reach 50 UCL goals?
Salah scored Liverpool’s fourth goal against Galatasaray, curling in his 50th Champions League goal — making him the first African player to reach that milestone in the competition. He was named Player of the Match.
Who do Liverpool or PSG face in the semi-finals?
The winner of Liverpool vs PSG faces Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the semi-finals, with those games on 28/29 April and 5/6 May 2026.
How did Liverpool reach the UCL quarter-finals?
Liverpool beat Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield in the second leg to progress 4-1 on aggregate. Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Gravenberch and Salah all scored in a dominant display.
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