ALISSON ON FIRE AS LIVERPOOL PULLS A FAST ONE IN PARIS- Liverpool managed to come out on top
Had it not been for his keeper, Harvey Elliott’s late goal might have been irrelevant, but Alisson produced a career-best display to help Liverpool survive Paris St Germain’s onslaught in their Champions League last-16 first leg.
The substitute’s 87th-minute strike was the only goal, putting Arne Slot’s team in the driving seat for a place in the quarter-finals against either Aston Villa or Club Brugge.
Mightily-relieved Liverpool coach Arne Slot said PSG were the best team in the tournament and even a draw for his side would have felt lucky after PSG dominated with 65% possession and carved through their opponents time after time.
Somehow, though, Liverpool managed to come out on top and will relish having home advantage next week, though PSG coach Luis Enrique has promised a fight.
Enrique would not blame his players for their brief loss of focus in the final stage of the game, saying he is proud of his team as a whole.
