Liverpool elimination by PSG reminds me of their journey in the Europa League last season, M Salah and his colleagues lost surprisingly when they were favorites in the competition. We can say that Liverpool were unlucky, and PSG have broken the assumptions of people who doubted their strength. Luis Enrique deserves appreciation, he is a key figure behind PSG success in reaching the quarter finals. Nuno Mendes who was tasked with guarding every movement of M Salah, managed to do his job perfectly, it was one of several factors that made Liverpool very overwhelmed in defeating PSG.
I also saw that PSG were indeed quite extraordinary in playing the second leg and even in the first leg PSG were not so bad when playing at home. And yesterday PSG were able to silence most people when they were able to execute a penalty so accurately after playing with a full attack. And that has been a sign that PSG will be a fairly dangerous team in the Champions League this season because they have been able to make a difference when facing Liverpool in two legs in the last 16.
Liverpool started the match brightly, with high pressing, but PSG managed to adapt and exploit the weaknesses in the hosts' defense. In the second half, Liverpool adjusted their approach, and the game became more balanced. However, in extra time, PSG took the initiative again, creating chances down the right flank. Alisson made several crucial saves, but in the penalty shootout, Donnarumma emerged as the hero.
I think PSG deserved the win, but that doesn’t mean Liverpool didn’t deserve it either. Now, the big question is: what will happen with Salah’s Ballon d’Or chances? They’ve clearly taken a hit.