Liverpool take on the visitors PSG in the second leg of UEFA Champions League round of 1/8-finals. First leg result: 1-0. The match will be played on Tuesday, March 11th at Anfield (Liverpool).
Liverpool have been remarkably well-prepared under Klopp. His long tenure ended with some success, albeit modest—winning the EFL Cup and securing third place in the Premier League. But as Jurgen bid farewell, many expected a decline, with debates focusing on how severe it would be and whether Arne Slot, the new manager, could maintain the team’s level. Instead, Liverpool has made incredible progress under his guidance. Of course, there have been setbacks, including a shocking FA Cup loss to Championship strugglers Plymouth. However, just before that, they had demolished Tottenham en route to the EFL Cup final, and in the Premier League, their accumulated advantage ensures they won’t lose momentum anytime soon. In the Champions League, they started with seven straight wins, although Slot fielded an overly experimental lineup against PSV in Eindhoven, leading to a 2-3 defeat. Despite that, the English side still topped their group and entered the knockout rounds in strong form. Their first-leg performance last week reaffirmed their ambitions, showing resilience despite a few nervy moments.
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PSG have long stopped worrying about domestic competition. Last season, even after parting ways with Messi and other aging superstars, they remained dominant in French football. This year, even without the now-Madrid-bound Mbappé, they continue to rule Ligue 1 without challenge. But Luis Enrique wasn’t brought in to win league titles—his mission is to finally deliver the elusive Champions League trophy for Qatar’s project. Last season, PSG managed to reach the semifinals, securing an impressive victory over Barcelona along the way. However, their current campaign nearly fell apart early on. After five group-stage matches, Ousmane Dembélé and company had managed just one win—essentially gifted by Girona’s goalkeeper Gazzaniga’s late blunder—and a draw with PSV. Fortunately for them, they turned things around with back-to-back wins to close out the group and then breezed past Brest in the Round of 16 with 3-0 and 7-0 victories. Yet against Liverpool, they struggled to create real danger, failing to beat an outstanding Alisson even once. In contrast, Harvey Elliott made the most of his opportunity, punishing PSG at the death. Their inconsistent performances against top teams raise questions about their ability to handle Liverpool at Anfield.
These European giants previously met in the Champions League group stage in the fall of 2018. Back then, both sides secured thrilling home victories in what were high-scoring encounters. Liverpool has mastered the art of grinding out results even when their performance isn’t dazzling. Given their current form and tactical discipline, backing them to win with a "0" handicap seems like the safest bet.
Prediction for the match: Liverpool to win with 0.0 handicap.
