Liverpool will look to protect a slender 1-0 advantage when they host Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
The Reds scraped through in the first leg, relying on a heroic performance from goalkeeper Alisson, who made nine crucial saves to thwart PSG’s relentless attacking pressure.
Harvey Elliott’s late goal, following a brilliant assist from Darwin Núñez, has given Liverpool a vital lead heading into the return fixture.
Despite Liverpool’s narrow win, PSG were the dominant side in the first leg, and they will undoubtedly be fired up for this second leg.
Luis Enrique’s men, who currently lead Ligue 1 by 16 points, will feel confident following a strong weekend performance, beating Rennes 4-1.
Liverpool, meanwhile, come into the match off the back of a 3-1 win over Southampton, extending their Premier League lead.
With both teams in solid form, this tie is far from over, and fans can expect an exciting encounter at Anfield.
Liverpool have won 3 of the 5 previous encounters between the two sides, while PSG have won 2, and there have been no draws. In their most recent meeting on March 5, 2025, Liverpool triumphed 1-0 in Paris.
Liverpool have won their last two matches, beating Southampton 3-1 and Newcastle 2-0. PSG also come into the game in good form, winning their last two matches, including a dominant 4-1 victory over Rennes. However, PSG will need to recover from the loss in the first leg to make a comeback at Anfield.
Liverpool Team News:
Liverpool’s injury concerns continue, with Cody Gakpo remaining a doubt after missing the previous two matches.
Tyler Morton, Conor Bradley, and Joe Gomez will definitely miss out. The Reds will look to Alisson to continue his vital role in goal, while Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté will anchor the defense.
Midfield will see Alexis Mac Allister return to the starting XI, and Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Luis Díaz will support Darwin Núñez in attack.
PSG Team News
Luis Enrique has a fully fit squad to choose from, although he rotated heavily in PSG’s recent 4-1 win over Rennes. Players such as Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé, and Gianluigi Donnarumma were rested but are expected to return for this crucial clash.
The first-leg performance suggests Enrique could stick with the same lineup, though the inclusion of Gonçalo Ramos as a central forward might also be considered.
Predicted Liverpool Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Szoboszlai, Díaz; Núñez.
Predicted PSG Lineup (4-3-3): Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Fabian, Vitinha, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia, Barcola.
