Elliott's late thunderbolt seals dramatic Liverpool win over PSG

By Kazeem Ugbodaga

Harvey Elliott struck deep into stoppage time to snatch a dramatic 1-0 victory for Liverpool over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout tie at the Parc des Princes.

In a match where Liverpool were outplayed in every department, their only shot on target proved decisive.

PSG dominated possession, launching relentless attacks, but were thwarted time and again by an inspired Alisson Becker, who made ten crucial saves to keep the hosts at bay.

The Parisian side, led by Luis Enrique, registered a staggering 27 attempts on goal compared to Liverpool’s two, yet they failed to convert their overwhelming advantage into a lead.

Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha, and Nuno Mendes all came close, but Alisson stood tall, denying their best efforts with breathtaking stops.

As the clock wound down, PSG continued to press, but Liverpool’s defensive resilience held firm. Then, in the 87th minute, Darwin Núñez produced a moment of magic, threading a precise pass to Elliott, who showed composure beyond his years to fire a low shot past Gianluigi Donnarumma into the bottom corner.

The late twist stunned the home crowd, leaving PSG with a mountain to climb in the return leg at Anfield.

While Liverpool secured a crucial away win, they will be well aware of the relentless firepower PSG possesses. With the second leg still to come, the battle for a place in the quarter-finals is far from over.