Paris Saint-Germain welcome Liverpool to the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night for a blockbuster Champions League quarter-final first leg, with the holders looking to maintain their European dominance against a Liverpool side battling to rediscover their best form.
The defending European champions are the clear favourites heading into this tie. Luis Enrique’s side were ruthless in the previous round, dismantling Chelsea 8–2 on aggregate, and have carried that momentum into recent weeks with four consecutive victories and at least three goals in each. PSG have scored 17 goals across their last five outings in all competitions, most recently dispatching Toulouse 3–1.
It is worth noting the recent history between these two clubs. PSG eliminated Liverpool at the round-of-16 stage last season in dramatic fashion — two 1–0 away wins for each side followed by a penalty shoot-out at Anfield that went the Parisians’ way.
Liverpool, by contrast, arrive in the French capital under immense pressure following a staggering 4–0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarter-finals last weekend. Arne Slot’s side have struggled for consistency this term, winning just half of their last 58 games across all competitions.
That said, the Reds’ European form tells a different story. Liverpool progressed to this stage with authority after a 4–1 aggregate victory over Galatasaray, and have won four of their last five Champions League matches. The club’s broader pedigree in the competition remains formidable, too, having triumphed in six of their last eight quarter-final ties. Prior to their recent dip in form, Liverpool had won 74.4% of all matches under Slot.
PSG vs Liverpool – Match Preview and Team News
Team News
Paris Saint-Germain
Luis Enrique’s squad is largely fit, though key winger Bradley Barcola is sidelined with an ankle sprain. Fabián Ruiz is also ruled out with a bruised knee that has kept him out for nearly three months.
Warren Zaïre-Emery is expected to start in midfield alongside Vitinha and João Neves. Safonov is set to continue in goal, maintaining his run between the posts in the Champions League knockout phases.
Liverpool
Arne Slot has received a significant boost with the return of Alexander Isak to the 21-man squad. The Swedish striker has been out for 15 weeks with an ankle injury but is expected to start on the bench.
Alisson Becker remains out with a hamstring injury, meaning Giorgi Mamardashvili will make his sixth Champions League appearance. New arrivals Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong are both available and expected to start.
Key Stats
- PSG are unbeaten in their last seven Champions League knockout matches.
- PSG have not lost a home European game this season.
- Liverpool have won six of their last eight Champions League quarter-final ties.
- Liverpool have won four of their last five Champions League matches this season.
- PSG have scored at least three goals in each of their last four games.
Predicted Lineups
PSG (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, João Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Doué
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Salah, Ekitiké
How to Watch
The match will be televised live in the UK on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 19:00 BST.
Match Details
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Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2026
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Kick-off: 20:00 BST (21:00 local time)
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Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
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Referee: José María Sánchez Martínez (ESP)
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VAR: Carlos del Cerro Grande (ESP)
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Last Meeting: Liverpool 0–1 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG won on pens, UCL R16, 2025)
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