This is the tie of the quarter-finals — no debate. Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning European champions, are getting ready to host Liverpool in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie. UEFA Champions League These two sides met at this exact stage last season, and PSG won on penalties in a nerve-shredding tie. Liverpool want revenge. PSG want to prove last year was no fluke.
PSG vs Liverpool Match Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | PSG vs Liverpool (1st Leg) |
| Competition | UEFA Champions League QF |
| Date | Wednesday, 8th April 2026 |
| Kick-off | 8:00 PM BST / 9:00 PM CET |
| Venue | Parc des Princes, Paris |
| 2nd Leg | Tuesday, 14th April 2026 (Anfield) |
| How to Watch (UK) | TNT Sports / Discovery+ |
How They Got Here
PSG reached the quarter-finals by overwhelming Chelsea with an 8-2 aggregate victory Psg-liverpool — a statement of intent if there ever was one. Liverpool’s path was equally impressive. A 4-1 aggregate win over Galatasaray in the last 16 saw Liverpool book their place in the quarter-finals This Is Anfield, with Anfield delivering a dominant second-leg performance.
Team News & Key Players
PSG will be without Senny Mayulu, Bradley Barcola, Fabián Ruiz, and Quentin Ndjantou through injury for the first leg — notable absences that could affect their width and creativity. But Khvicha Kvaratskhelia remains a massive threat. The Georgian ace has struck four goals in his last three Champions League knockout phase matches for Paris. UEFA Champions League
For Liverpool, Mohamed Salah — who became the first African player to reach 50 Champions League goals last time out — and Dominik Szoboszlai, who has scored in five of his last eight Champions League games, will both be vital. UEFA Champions League
Predicted Lineups
PSG (4-3-3): Safonov; Zaire-Emery, Pacho, Zabarnyi, Hernández; Vitinha, Lee Kang-in, Doué; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Nuno Mendes
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Van Dijk, Konaté, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitiké
Form & Match Prediction
Liverpool have won six of their last eight Champions League quarter-final ties UEFA Champions League — a remarkable record that Arne Slot’s men will draw confidence from. However, the Parc des Princes is a fortress, and PSG are battle-hardened as defending champions.
PSG hold a 50.19% win probability for this first leg Wincomparator, making them narrow favourites on home soil. But Liverpool have the quality to nick a crucial away goal.
Our Prediction: PSG 1–1 Liverpool. An absorbing, tight first leg that sets up a blockbuster second leg at Anfield.
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