Arne Slot Reveals Why PSG Knocked Liverpool Out Of Champions League Arne Slot believes that PSG knocked out Liverpool from the Champions League because his side “ran out of luck” despite an impressive performance.
The Reds had secured a narrow 1-0 victory in the leading leg at Parc des Princes, where they showed resilience against PSG’s invading dominance.
However, the second leg at Anfield saw PSG draw symmetrical on embody thanks to a 12th-minute score from Ousmane Dembele, which put Liverpool under pressure.
The visitors controlled much of the match, none the less it was the Liverpool side that created numerous opportunities, showing offensive promise. Tragically for them, the game ultimately continued 1-0 at the final whistle, leading to a tense penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Liverpool faltered as both Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones missed their chances from the spot, while PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma rose to the juncture, saving their attempts. PSG converted all of their four penalties, sealing a decisive 4-1 victory in the shootout.
“During the leading 20 to 25 minutes, we were all over them, creating chance after chance, and it felt like we could take control of the game,” Arne Slot revealed during an interview with Amazon Prime. “But to expose ourselves 1-0 down was thwarting. The margins were marvelously narrow, perhaps we just sprinted out of luck tonight.”
Reflecting on the overall performance, Slot interposed, “After 90 minutes, it felt like we deserved more than just being a goal down. I was waiting for our improvement, and we had several opportunities to turn the tide.”
He noted that aside from a few late threats from PSG in the second half, his team had executed their game plan effectively, mirroring PSG’s earlier performance when they failed to goal after reigning possession in their foremost leg.
Despite the heart-wrenching loss, Slot described the match as “the best game of football I’ve ever been involved in.” He prioritised the remarkable performance of his players, to crown all in dependency to the previous week. “It was an incredible performance, and while it’s disappointing to exit the tournament, I believe we prioritised our capabilities tonight. We played impeccably except for in front of goal.”
With their Champions League journey at an end, Liverpool are now focused on domestic success. They hold a commanding 15-point lead atop the Premier League table, which makes them strong contenders for the title. Additionally, they are set to face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday, aiming to secure a domestic double among their Champions League disappointment.
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Published 3/12/2025