The highly anticipated second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain takes place on Tuesday at Anfield. The match kicks off at 4:00 PM ET, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals to face the winner of the Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge matchup.
PSG Seeks Comeback
PSG trails 1-0 from the first leg, despite dominating the game and creating numerous chances. The Parisian side is in excellent form, having practically secured the Ligue 1 title. Ousmane Dembélé has been sensational, scoring 20 goals in 15 games in 2025.
Luis Enrique’s team has won six consecutive games and remains unbeaten in 27 league matches. Despite the first-leg loss, Enrique remains optimistic: “We will go there and prove that we are a team that deserves to go through. We have nothing to lose, and that makes us more dangerous.”
Liverpool Aims to Capitalize on Home Advantage
Liverpool will look to capitalize on their advantage and the Anfield factor to secure their spot in the quarterfinals. The English side continues to dominate the Premier League, holding a 15-point lead over Arsenal.
In their most recent match, the ‘Reds’ defeated Southampton 3-1, with Mohamed Salah starring once again. Salah has contributed to 52 goals this season. However, Arne Slot’s team will need to improve their defense to contain Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia, two of PSG’s most dangerous players.
A Critical Test for PSG
This match is also a critical test for PSG, who are eager to break their Champions League curse and make it past the Round of 16. “The team was superior to Liverpool in the first leg, but we need to show it with goals,” said Enrique, recalling their stunning comeback against Barcelona last season.
Anfield is set for a night of high tension, with two top-tier teams battling for a place in the quarterfinals. With Liverpool strong at home and PSG hungry for revenge, this match promises to be an unmissable spectacle for European football fans.