Alisson Becker delivered a sensational performance as Liverpool secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over PSG in their Champions League last-16 first leg. The Brazilian goalkeeper made nine crucial saves, keeping Liverpool in the game before Harvey Elliott netted the late winner. The Reds take a narrow advantage to Anfield.
Liverpool pulled off a dramatic 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash, thanks to a late strike from Harvey Elliott. However, it was goalkeeper Alisson Becker who stole the spotlight with a heroic performance, making an astonishing nine saves to keep PSG at bay.
Despite being under relentless pressure, with the French giants registering 27 shots compared to Liverpool’s two, Alisson stood firm, denying multiple clear-cut chances. The Brazilian shot-stopper later described it as the "performance of his life," acknowledging the team had to "suffer" to secure the result.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot had warned his players about PSG’s attacking quality, and the game played out as expected, with the Reds forced to defend for long stretches. But their resilience paid off when Elliott struck late, securing a valuable away win to take back to Anfield.
With the Premier League title race heating up, Liverpool now turn their attention to a domestic clash against Southampton before hosting PSG for the decisive second leg.
