PSG knocked Liverpool out of the Champions League for the second consecutive season, winning 4-0 on aggregate across two quarterfinal legs. Ousmane Dembélé’s late brace at Anfield on April 14, 2026 sealed a tie that had been effectively settled a week earlier in Paris.

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Final Score: Liverpool 0-2 PSG · Aggregate: 0-4 · Goalscorers: Ousmane Dembélé (2) · H2H Wins: Liverpool 2, PSG 4 (6 UCL matches) · Competition: UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • PSG 2-0 (first leg) with Doué and Kvaratskhelia (ESPN)
  • Liverpool 0-2 (second leg), Dembélé brace 72′ & 90+1′ (Sofascore)
  • Aggregate 0-4; PSG into UCL semis (UEFA)
2What’s unclear
  • Exact possession percentages not detailed in available reports
  • Full substitution details beyond key mentions
  • Precise xG figures not published
3Timeline signal
  • April 8, 2026: First leg in Paris
  • April 14, 2026: Second leg at Anfield
  • PSG’s third straight UCL semifinal appearance
4What’s next
  • PSG face semifinal opponents from other quarterfinal ties
  • Liverpool’s European campaign ends at quarterfinal stage

The key facts table below consolidates verified match data from official UEFA records and tier-2 sources.

Label Value
Date April 14, 2026 (second leg)
Venue Anfield
Score 0-2 (0-4 agg)
Top Scorer Ousmane Dembélé (2 goals)
Competition UEFA Champions League
First Leg Score PSG 2-0 Liverpool
First Leg Goals Désiré Doué 11′, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia 65′
PSG UCL Titles 1 (2024/25)
Liverpool UCL Titles 6 (last 2018/19)
PSG Semis Streak 3 consecutive seasons

Which team won between Liverpool and PSG?

PSG won both legs of the quarterfinal tie. The first leg on April 8, 2026 ended 2-0 at Parc des Princes, with Désiré Doué scoring at the 11-minute mark and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia adding a second at the 65th minute (ESPN). The second leg at Anfield on April 14 saw Ousmane Dembélé score twice in the 72nd and 90+1st minutes, completing a 4-0 aggregate victory (Sofascore).

Match score

  • First leg: PSG 2-0 Liverpool (April 8, 2026)
  • Second leg: Liverpool 0-2 PSG (April 14, 2026)
  • Aggregate: PSG 4-0 Liverpool

Aggregate result

The 4-0 aggregate defeat ended Liverpool’s Champions League ambitions for the season. As analysis from The Analyst noted, Dembélé’s 72nd-minute strike silenced Anfield and effectively ended the tie after Liverpool had seen a penalty overturned in the preceding minutes. The defending champions advanced to the semifinals for the third consecutive season—becoming the first French club to achieve that feat (UEFA).

The implication

PSG completed a second consecutive knockout of Liverpool, having also eliminated them in the 2024-25 Round of 16 via penalties. The defending champions have now progressed in both two-legged ties against Liverpool.

What are the key stats from Liverpool vs PSG?

The shooting statistics from the second leg tell a story of Liverpool’s dominance in possession and attacking intent—contrasted with PSG’s clinical efficiency. Liverpool managed 17 shots in the second half alone, compared to just 4 in the first half. PSG, with only 4 shots after halftime, scored on two of their attempts (The Analyst).

Possession and shots

The Opta-sourced data reveals a stark disparity in chance creation. Liverpool’s second-half surge saw them throw everything forward after the penalty overturned decision, but Dembélé’s late brace punished the hosts on the counterattack. This marked the first time Liverpool lost five games in a single UCL campaign (The Analyst).

xG and performance metrics

While exact xG figures are not publicly detailed in available reports, the shooting data provides context: Liverpool’s 17 second-half attempts yielded no goals, while PSG converted 2 of their 4 post-halftime shots. Dembélé’s brace took his UCL goals tally to 24, with eight of those coming against English sides (UEFA).

Why this matters

Liverpool created more after halftime than they did in the entire first leg, yet found themselves facing a PSG side that converted their limited opportunities with ruthless efficiency. The shooting split (17-4 in Liverpool’s favor after the break) underscores how PSG’s game management won the tie despite being outshot overall.

Is Liverpool out of the Champions League?

Yes. Liverpool’s Champions League campaign ended at the quarterfinal stage following the 0-4 aggregate defeat to PSG. As The Analyst reported, the Merseyside club’s hopes of adding to their six European Cup titles were extinguished by the clinical French champions. This marks a second consecutive season in which Liverpool have been knocked out by PSG in Champions League knockout football.

Quarterfinal exit

Liverpool’s elimination from the UCL means they will not compete in the semifinals for the 2025-26 season. The club, with six UCL titles (most recently in 2018/19), leaves PSG to represent European elite contenders (UEFA). Their domestic league form and other cup competitions continue, but the Champions League chapter is closed.

Next opponents for PSG

PSG advance to the semifinals where they will face the winner of another quarterfinal tie. As 2024/25 champions, the Parisian club are now the holders aiming for back-to-back European titles—a feat no French club has achieved. They have become the first French club to reach three consecutive UCL semifinals (UEFA).

What this means

For Liverpool, the quarterfinal exit represents a second straight season of falling to PSG at the knockout stage. The data shows the gap between the clubs was wider than the aggregate score suggests—PSG’s efficiency in front of goal masked Liverpool’s territorial dominance across both legs.

Who is favored to win, Liverpool or PSG?

Based on the 2025-26 quarterfinal result, PSG emerge as the dominant side in this matchup. The 4-0 aggregate victory—not contested in any leg by Liverpool—demonstrates the French champions’ superiority in knockout football against English opposition. Pre-match betting markets had Liverpool as slight favorites according to various sportsbooks at the time, but the outcome reversed those expectations decisively.

Pre-match odds

Before the first leg, oddsmakers had Liverpool marginally favored given their Anfield record and historical home form in European competitions. However, PSG’s first-leg dominance—creating more clear-cut chances than the 2-0 score suggested—shifted momentum decisively toward the visitors (ESPN).

Post-match analysis

The result confirmed PSG’s status as the stronger side in this fixture. Analysis from The Analyst showed Liverpool produced a spirited second-half performance at Anfield but were ultimately silenced by Dembélé’s clinical finishing. The data confirms PSG’s dominance in Champions League knockout ties against Liverpool across two consecutive seasons.

The catch

Pre-match odds favored Liverpool at Anfield, but PSG’s first-leg cushion and Dembélé’s away goals effectively ended the contest before the second leg began in earnest. The final aggregate (4-0) suggests a wider gap than the betting implied at kickoff.

What is the head-to-head record between Liverpool and PSG?

UEFA’s official records show six Champions League encounters between the clubs: PSG have won four, Liverpool have won two, with zero draws (UEFA). PSG have scored nine goals across those UCL matches while Liverpool have scored five.

The comparison table below breaks down the head-to-head record by competition and season, drawing from official UEFA data and secondary sources including Sports Mole.

Competition PSG Wins Liverpool Wins Draws PSG Goals Liverpool Goals
UEFA Champions League (all meetings) 4 2 0 9 5
All competitions (incl. 1997 Cup Winners’ Cup) 5 3 0 10 7
2025-26 UCL Quarterfinal 2 0 0 4 0
2024-25 UCL Round of 16 1 1 0 2 2
2018-19 UCL Group Stage 1 1 0 3 4
1997 Cup Winners’ Cup Semi 1 1 0 3 2

All-time meetings

The complete head-to-head record spans multiple competitions. The clubs first met in the 1997 Cup Winners’ Cup semi-finals, with PSG advancing 3-2 on aggregate despite Liverpool winning the second leg 2-0 (Sports Mole). In the 2018-19 UCL group stage, each club won their home match: Liverpool 3-2 at Anfield (September 18, 2018) and PSG 2-1 at Parc des Princes (November 28, 2018).

Recent encounters

The rivalry intensified in recent seasons. In the 2024-25 UCL Round of 16, the tie finished 1-1 on aggregate after 180 minutes, with PSG winning 4-1 on penalties. The second leg on March 11, 2025 saw Liverpool lose 0-1 at home, though they had won the first leg 1-0 in Paris on March 5 (Sports Mole). The 2025-26 quarterfinal marks the fourth consecutive two-legged tie between the clubs, with PSG winning all three completed ties.

Bottom line: PSG have won all three two-legged Champions League ties against Liverpool without needing extra time or penalties. The 2025-26 quarterfinal was the most decisive: a 4-0 aggregate victory with Dembélé’s Anfield brace silenced any home comeback hopes.

The pattern is clear: when these clubs meet in knockout football, PSG’s efficiency overwhelms Liverpool’s attacking volume.

Related reading

For readers interested in the broader context, UEFA’s official head-to-head archive provides the full Champions League record. The Analyst offers detailed Opta stats from both quarterfinal legs, including the shooting patterns that defined each half.

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Additional sources

uefa.com, aiscore.com, worldfootball.net, tribuna.com, uefa.com

PSG sealed their semifinal spot with Dembélé’s brace in the Anfield clash recap, contributing to Liverpool’s 0-4 aggregate defeat.

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Frequently asked questions

Who scored for PSG against Liverpool?

In the 2025-26 quarterfinal, Ousmane Dembélé scored twice (72nd and 90+1st minute) in the second leg at Anfield. The first leg saw Désiré Doué score at the 11th minute and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia at the 65th minute. In prior meetings, Kylian Mbappé scored multiple UCL goals for PSG against Liverpool while Mohamed Salah remains Liverpool’s all-time leading UCL scorer with 48 goals per UEFA records.

What was the Liverpool vs PSG aggregate score?

The 2025-26 UCL quarterfinal aggregate was PSG 4-0 Liverpool. PSG won the first leg 2-0 on April 8, 2026, at Parc des Princes and the second leg 2-0 on April 14, 2026, at Anfield.

How many times have Liverpool and PSG played each other?

The clubs have met eight times across all competitions: six UCL matches and two from the 1997 Cup Winners’ Cup. Across all meetings, PSG have won five, Liverpool three, with zero draws. In Champions League only, UEFA records show four PSG wins and two Liverpool wins from six encounters.

Did VAR overturn a penalty for Liverpool vs PSG?

Yes. During the second leg at Anfield on April 14, 2026, Liverpool were awarded a penalty that was subsequently overturned by VAR. The decision shifted momentum, and moments later Dembélé silenced Anfield with his 72nd-minute strike to put PSG 2-0 ahead on the night and 4-0 on aggregate.

What is the result of Liverpool FC vs PSG Champions League match?

PSG won 4-0 on aggregate across the two legs. The first leg ended 2-0 to PSG in Paris (April 8, 2026), and the second leg finished 2-0 to PSG at Anfield (April 14, 2026). Liverpool were eliminated at the quarterfinal stage for the second consecutive season against PSG.

Who has the edge in Liverpool vs PSG H2H?

PSG hold the advantage in the head-to-head record. In UEFA Champions League encounters, PSG have won four of six meetings compared to Liverpool’s two wins. Across all competitions including the 1997 Cup Winners’ Cup, PSG lead five wins to Liverpool’s three. Notably, PSG have won all three two-legged knockout ties.

Is there a Liverpool vs PSG highlight video?

UEFA’s official highlights package covers both quarterfinal legs, including Dembélé’s brace at Anfield and the penalty overturned incident that preceded his opening goal.

Ousmane Dembélé sent the Champions League holders into the semi-finals. His gorgeous 72nd-minute strike silenced Anfield and put the tie to bed.

— The Analyst (Statistical Outlet)

A pair of Ousmane Dembélé strikes ensured the UEFA Champions League holders claimed a victory against Liverpool at Anfield for the second season running. The 2024/25 winners have made it to the semi-finals for a third consecutive season – the first French club to achieve the feat.

— UEFA (Official Organizer)

For PSG, the Champions League semifinal beckons with momentum firmly in their favor. The defending champions will face their next opponents having dispatched Liverpool with clinical efficiency despite being outshot across both legs. For Liverpool, the immediate priority shifts to domestic matters and rebuilding for another European push next season—the data shows they created enough at Anfield to suggest the gap is not insurmountable, but the margin for error against this PSG side has never been smaller.