Paris Saint-Germain defeats Liverpool 2-0 in Champions League quarter-final

Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-0 victory against Liverpool in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals held at the Parc des Princes. The hosts took an early lead in the 11th minute through Desire Doue, whose shot deflected off Ryan Gravenberch and past goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. In the 65th minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled the lead after maneuvering past Ibrahima Konate and the Liverpool goalkeeper. Paris Saint-Germain maintained control for most of the match, while Liverpool struggled to create attacking threats and relied on saves from Mamardashvili to avoid a wider margin of defeat. Ousmane Dembele also hit the post for the French side in the 87th minute. This match marked Liverpool's fourth consecutive defeat across all competitions. The two teams are scheduled to play the return leg at Anfield on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.