Champions League - Elliott scored as Liverpool beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0

The first round of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League round of 16 ushered in another focus match. Liverpool, who went to the Parc des Princes, relied on goalkeeper Alisson's multiple saves and Elliott's goal, and finally defeated the French Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain 1-0.

Eight minutes into the game, Paris Saint-Germain created an attacking opportunity. Barcora got the ball at the top of the penalty area and shot but was blocked by the opponent. Barcora then got the ball back and Fabian Ruiz took the ball and shot wide. In the 16th minute, Dembele passed the ball back and Joao Neves got the ball and shot, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 20th minute, after Dembele's corner kick was cleared, Paris Saint-Germain immediately organized an attack. Kvaratskhelia received a through ball from his teammate and turned and shot the ball, but after the intervention of VAR, it was shown that Kvaratskhelia was offside before, so the goal was ruled invalid. In the 24th minute, Ashraf received a pass from Kvaratskhelia outside the penalty area and shot from a distance, but the ball was caught by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson.

In the 30th minute, Barkola passed the ball, Dembele got the ball and entered the penalty area and shot, but was blocked by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. Barkola immediately took Ashraf's pass and shot again, but was blocked by Alisson. Then Barkola made another supplementary shot, but the ball went over the post. In the 37th minute, Paris Saint-Germain continued to attack, Kvaratskhelia broke through the defense and shot again, but was saved by Alisson.

In the 45th minute, Liverpool tried to counterattack. McAllister made a cross from the corner and Diaz headed the ball but it went wide.

In the 54th minute of the second half, Paris Saint-Germain got a free kick. Kvaratskhelia chose to shoot directly when he took the penalty. Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson flew to block the ball. In the 56th minute, Paris Saint-Germain created another offensive opportunity. Kvaratskhelia took the pass from Joao Neves and shot, but the ball was intercepted by Alisson.

In the 62nd minute, Dembele shot directly from a corner kick, but it was cleared by Liverpool midfielder Soboslai. In the 76th minute, Dembele passed the ball, and Doue followed up and shot low from the penalty area, but the angle was too straight and the ball was directly confiscated by Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson. In the 80th minute, Doue took Vitinha's pass and shot from the top of the penalty area, but Alisson immediately rushed out to save the ball.

In the 86th minute, Liverpool arranged for Elliott to replace Salah. In the 87th minute, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson kicked off, Nunez received the ball and passed it diagonally. Elliott, who was unguarded, immediately stepped forward and shot. The ball was touched by Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Donnarumma and then went into the net, helping Liverpool take the lead 1-0.

Neither side was able to score in the following time, and Liverpool finally defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 away.