A win that Liverpool Legends couldn't believe even though they were beaten, and a win over PSG is one of the best extortion in football history

Mar 06, 2025

(250306) -- PARIS, March 6, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Alisson Becker of Liverpool FC celebrates during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 1st leg match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France, March 5, 2025. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Paris St Germain v Liverpool - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 5, 2025 Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Virgil van Dijk celebrate after the match REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

"Liverpool victory is one of the best extortion in football history."

I had no choice but to acknowledge the 'Liverpool Legend' as well. Liverpool beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in the first leg of the round of 16 of the European Champions League in 2024-2025 at Parc des Princes in Paris, France on the 6th (Korea time). It was a match that drew attention as a match between the French Ligue 1 leader and the English Premier League leader. The game was played with the unilateral dominance of the home team Paris Saint-Germain. He recorded 65% possession, 28 shots, and 9 effective shots. However, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson's one-man show shone. Alisson defended Liverpool's victory with a huge save.

In the 42nd minute of the second half, Harvey Elliott, who was put in place of Mohamed Salah, scored the winning goal with his first ball touch. Darwin Núñez caught the ball to the right and finished with a left-footed shot. It is a lucky win obtained by recording only two shots.

Lee Kang-in started from the bench on the day, but he couldn't get on the ground in the end. Paris Saint-Germain did not even follow their luck, with the first goal scored by Hvitsa Kravatshelia in the 20th minute of the first half canceled due to a video review.

The most decisive scene of the day was the 25th minute of the first half. Bradley Barcola seemed to succeed in penetrating the opponent's back space by receiving a long pass from the back. However, he was pushed down by Ibrahima Konate, who was chasing him. It was a situation in the box and Conate alone blocked Barcola, so I video-read the penalty and whether he was sent off.

Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper #01 Alisson controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg football match between Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) and Liverpool (ENG) at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on March 5, 2025. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)

Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - Paris St Germain v Liverpool - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - March 5, 2025 Liverpool's Alisson Becker makes a save REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Rio Ferdinand, who was commentating, said "This is a foul. I shoved my back. Red card." As VAR progressed, he was confident of leaving the game, saying "If it's not a red card, it'll be a shame if the game goes on 10-11 because we can't see the best players play in equal conditions for 90 minutes."

However, the referee proceeded as it was. Ferdinand said after the end of the first half, "I can't believe how lucky Liverpool are. How can VAR miss this?" he marveled.

In response to Alisson's crazy performance and luck, Jamie Carragher used the expression 'Excuse'. Carragher says "This result is one of the best extortion we've ever seen in football"I can't believe what I just saw. Paris Saint-Germain were amazing, and they smashed Liverpool."

In the meantime, he praised Alisson's performance. "Tonight's save was the greatest game of his Liverpool career," Carragher said. "If Liverpool win this European Champions League, Alisson's performance will be talked about for a long time."

Reporter Park Chan-joon vanbasten@sportschosun.com

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.