In a nail-biting UEFA Champions League showdown, Liverpool clinched a dramatic 1-0 victory against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) thanks to a stunning last-minute goal by substitute Harvey Elliott. ⚽️🔥
Elliott burst onto the scene, coming on as a substitute and delivering a moment of magic just 47 seconds after his introduction. In the 87th minute, he slotted the ball home from a pass by fellow substitute Darwin Nunez, sealing a hard-fought win for Liverpool despite PSG's dominance throughout the match.
PSG, under the management of Luis Enrique, dominated possession with 28 shots compared to Liverpool's mere two attempts, but it was Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson who kept his team in the game with a series of spectacular saves. 🧤👏
After the match, Liverpool manager Arne Slot acknowledged the team's challenging path, stating, "To go away with a win from here was probably a bit more than we deserved." Meanwhile, PSG's midfielder Vitinha remained optimistic about the return leg at Anfield, saying, "We're going to show the team we are, we're going to show our character. We're going to win there."
The aggregate winner will move on to face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the Champions League last eight, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the tournament. 🌟
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Liverpool's Elliott nabs last-gasp winner against dominant PSG
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