Luis Enrique Slams PSG’s “Unfair” Defeat to Liverpool in Champions League Round of 16

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Luis Enrique expressed his frustration following his team's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie at Parc des Princes.

Despite dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities, PSG was unable to capitalize, largely due to an outstanding performance by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker.

Enrique described the result as "very unfair," emphasizing that his team played "possibly their most complete match in the competition." He praised Alisson as the opposition's best player, acknowledging the Brazilian's crucial role in determining the outcome. Enrique also expressed pride in his team's performance, stating, "I think we deserved a different result—but football is like this; it is often a game of injustice." 

The match saw PSG controlling 70.5% of possession and attempting 27 shots on goal. However, they were unable to find the back of the net, with Alisson making nine critical saves to keep Liverpool in the game. The decisive moment came in the 87th minute when Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott scored just 47 seconds after entering the pitch, securing a crucial away goal for the Reds. 

Looking ahead to the return leg at Anfield, Enrique remains optimistic about PSG's chances of overturning the deficit. He expressed full confidence in his team's ability to progress, highlighting their strong performance in the first leg as a foundation for success in the upcoming match. 

The second leg is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, at Anfield, where PSG will need to secure a victory to advance to the quarterfinals.