Liverpool’s remarkable 2024/25 season resumed Wednesday night in Paris.
The Reds have done poorly on multiple times this season and still managed to win, but their Champions League triumph over Paris Saint-Germain was a step forward.
Liverpool relied on Alisson Becker to keep them in the game in France until Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott teamed up late in the game, with the English star scoring the only goal.
Many have applauded the Liverpool goalkeeper’s heroics during the dramatic Champions League match, with Peter Schmeichel describing Alisson’s effort as “one of the best goalkeeping displays I’ve ever seen in my life.”
Arne Slot knows his team got away with it against PSG, and Paul Merson has revealed whether he believes the Merseyside club’s name is on the trophy.
Paul Merson discusses whether Liverpool’s name appears on the Champions League
PSG star Vitinha feels his club can beat Liverpool at Anfield, and if the Ligue 1 leaders can put on a performance similar to what they produced in Paris, Luis Enrique’s side has a good chance of progressing to the next round.
Merson agrees, as the Sky Sports commentator feels the French giants can score if they bring the same quality of play to Merseyside next week, after the former Arsenal great failed to understand Wednesday night’s result.
“I do not believe the tie is over. “If PSG can reach their levels at Anfield, they will score,” Merson told Sky Sports.
“But, you know, European Nights at Anfield. I can’t wrap my head around that result. They were unbelievable! PSG and Liverpool have won, but they are looking forward to the next leg. “It will be an outstanding and intriguing game.”
When asked if the outcome suggests if Liverpool’s name will be on the Champions League trophy, Merson replied, “Too early to say.” If they play similarly in other games. They could have been blown away; Alisson was ten out of ten.
Merson said Liverpool would struggle against PSG in Paris, and that is exactly what happened; nevertheless, having failed to win, how will the Ligue 1 leaders react next week at Anfield?
The aftermath of Liverpool’s victory over PSG
PSG demonstrated in 2025 that they are one of Europe’s finest teams, and it was evident at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night as they thrashed the Premier League leaders.
Nonetheless, Liverpool emerged victorious, which is certain to have a psychological impact on Enrique’s troops as they prepare to visit Anfield next week, a place where the Reds seldom lose.
The French giants threw everything at Liverpool, but it wasn’t enough, and they know the Merseyside club will be better prepared on Tuesday.
The one advantage is that Slot’s men will not defend as much in front of their home crowd, potentially leaving space for PSG’s fast front three to exploit.
It will be interesting to see how all of these circumstances play out in the second leg, as Anfield prepares to host another great European match.
