Donnarumma Saves Two Penalties as PSG Knock Out Liverpool

• Mar 12, 2025

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a dramatic 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield, followed by a 4-1 victory in the penalty shootout. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was the star of the night, making two crucial penalty saves to seal PSG’s spot in the next round.

Liverpool started the match with high intensity, pressing PSG early in search of an opening goal. However, the French side remained composed and gradually gained control of the game. The breakthrough came in the first half when Ousmane Dembélé capitalized on a defensive error between Ibrahima Konaté and goalkeeper Alisson Becker. His goal put PSG ahead 1-0 on the night, leveling the tie at 1-1 on aggregate.

PSG continued to dominate, registering more shots than any visiting team at Anfield this season. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola had opportunities to extend the lead, but Alisson kept Liverpool in the game with key saves. Despite both teams pushing for a decisive goal, the match remained 1-0 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time.

With no further goals in extra time, the contest was decided by a penalty shootout. Donnarumma rose to the occasion, denying spot-kicks from Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones to secure PSG’s 4-1 victory in the shootout. His heroics ensured PSG’s progression to the quarter-finals, where they will face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge.

For Liverpool, the defeat was a tough blow, especially with the upcoming EFL Cup final against Chelsea on Sunday. Manager Arne Slot now faces the challenge of lifting his team’s spirits as they shift focus to domestic silverware.