PSG Knock Liverpool Out in Dramatic Champions League Penalty Shootout

PSG Knock Liverpool Out in Dramatic Champions League Penalty Shootout

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Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after a thrilling encounter with Liverpool, winning 4-1 in a tense penalty shootout at Anfield.

The French giants overturned their 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Paris, delivering a performance filled with resilience and determination.

There were plenty of chances but no further goals at the end of 90 minutes or extra time, but neither could find a breakthrough, forcing the tie into penalties.

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PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero of the night, saving penalties from Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones, while all four of the away side’s kicks were converted by Vitinha, Goncalo Ramos, Dembele and Desire Doue.

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The French champions, who have never won the competition, now advance to a quarter-final tie next month against either Aston Villa or Club Brugge.

Villa host the Belgian side on Wednesday and lead 3-1 from the first leg.

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