Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals with a convincing 2-0 victory over Liverpool FC at Anfield, completing a dominant 4-0 aggregate win. Ousmane Dembélé was the star of the match, scoring both goals for the French side on April 14, 2026.

PSG's Dominance

The match showcased PSG's control as they advanced to their third consecutive semi-final without needing to reach their full potential. The reigning champions demonstrated their growing authority in European football, leaving Liverpool struggling to keep pace. The night took a turn for the worse for the home side when Hugo Ekitike sustained a serious injury in the first half, which could sideline him for the remainder of the season.

Challenges for Liverpool

Currently positioned fifth in the Premier League, Liverpool's hopes of securing silverware this season have been dashed after being outclassed over both legs of the quarter-final tie. The defeat raises questions about Mohamed Salah's future at the club, especially after he was initially left out of the starting lineup by manager Arne Slot. Salah was brought on within 30 minutes due to Ekitike's injury, which appeared to be a suspected Achilles rupture. He nearly made an immediate impact with a cross that forced a sharp save from PSG's goalkeeper, Matvey Safonov.

Despite Liverpool's attempts to find a way back into the match, including a missed penalty opportunity that was overturned by VAR, they were ultimately punished by PSG's counter-attacks. Dembélé sealed the victory with his first goal 18 minutes from the end, curling a shot into the bottom corner from outside the box, and added a second in stoppage time from a Bradley Barcola assist.

With this win, PSG will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid CF in the semi-finals as they aim to retain their Champions League title under the management of Luis Enrique.