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Darwin Núñez (Liverpool) finally shed tears.
Liverpool, led by head coach Arne Slot, played the second round of the European Champions League (UCL) round of 16 against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the 2024-2025 season at Anfield in Liverpool, England on the 12th (Korea time). Liverpool won 1-0 in the first round of the round of 16, making it an advantage. However, he was taken away by PSG's Usman Dembele in the 12th minute of the first half. I tried to fight back, but the goal didn't come out easily. He also failed to distinguish between superiority and inferiority in overtime. The two teams were neck-and-neck with one-on-one in the first and second games. In the end, the victory or defeat was decided in the penalty shootout. PSG laughed in the penalty shootout. Gatekeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma blocked all shots from Liverpool's second kicker, Núñez, and third kicker Curtis Jones. PSG's fate was divided with all the first to fourth kickers successful.
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British media Express reported 'Nuñez looked gloomy after the penalty shootout failed. He was seen in tears after returning to the halfway line. Núñez looked devastated as the PSG squad celebrated wildly with fans. The slot manager moved quickly to console Núñez. Slot appeared to put his arm around Núñez and offer words of encouragement, he reported.
On the day, Núñez started the game on the bench. He took the ground in place of Diogo Jota in the 28th minute of the second half when his team was losing 0-1. But his shot missed the opponent's goal. Liverpool native Steven Warnock added "Nuñez had no effect on the game. I got that feeling when he was walking towards the ball (for the penalty shootout). Liverpool fans' anxiety..." he criticized.
Núñez wore Liverpool's jersey through the summer 2022 transfer window. His transfer fee amounted to a whopping £85 million. Núñez scored five goals and two assists in 23 English Premier League matches this season. However, his position has been shaky, with his recent transfer rumors at the center.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
