Liverpool will look to defend their narrow first-leg lead when they face Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash. The English side secured a 1-0 victory in Paris, thanks to a late goal from Harvey Elliott and a heroic performance from goalkeeper Alisson Becker. PSG must now produce a strong display to overturn the deficit and advance to the quarter-finals.
📅 Match Date: March 12, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 1:45 AM
🏟 Venue: Anfield, Liverpool
Team Preview
Liverpool’s Performance
Liverpool come into this match with confidence, having won four consecutive games across all competitions. In the first leg, they were outplayed but managed to snatch victory with a late winner. Their recent 3-1 Premier League comeback win over Southampton showed their resilience, with Mohamed Salah scoring twice. Liverpool have won their last 14 Champions League knockout ties after winning the first leg.
PSG’s Performance
PSG suffered a frustrating defeat in the first leg despite dominating possession and attempts on goal. However, they bounced back strongly with a 4-1 win over Rennes in Ligue 1. Luis Enrique’s side have won their last 13 away matches in all competitions and will be eager to replicate their 2023-24 Champions League quarter-final comeback against Barcelona, where they recovered from a first-leg loss.
Head-to-Head Record
🔹 Total Matches: 12
🔹 Liverpool Wins: 6
🔹 Draws: 2
🔹 PSG Wins: 4
Key Stats
✅ Liverpool have progressed in their last 14 Champions League knockout ties after winning the first leg.
✅ PSG have won their last 13 away matches in all competitions.
✅ The last time PSG won against an English club in England was in 2020 against Manchester United.
Match Prediction
Liverpool have the home advantage and a strong European record at Anfield, while PSG need to be clinical in front of goal to make a comeback.
🔮 Prediction: Liverpool 2-1 PSG
Team News
Liverpool Team News
🚑 Injuries: Tyler Morton, Joe Gomez, Conor Bradley
📋 Squad Update: Cody Gakpo is fit to play. Harvey Elliott might start after his match-winning performance in Paris.
🔴 Liverpool Possible Starting XI
Alisson (GK); Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Elliott, Gakpo; Jota
PSG Team News
🚑 Injuries: None
📋 Squad Update: Several key players, including Dembele, Hakimi, and Donnarumma, return to the starting lineup.
🔵 PSG Possible Starting XI
Donnarumma (GK); Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola
Where to Watch from Nepal
Fans in Nepal can watch the match live on:
✅ Sony Network
✅ Score808
✅ Epics Sports
