Liverpool substitute Harvey Elliott became an instant hero on Wednesday, scoring a dramatic 87th-minute winner just 47 seconds after entering the pitch to secure a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg. The goal, Liverpool’s first shot on target, capped a largely one-sided match dominated by PSG, who outshot their opponents 28-2 but failed to capitalize.
PSG’s 20-game unbeaten streak unraveled as goalkeeper Alisson produced a series of crucial saves to keep Liverpool in contention. Manager Arne Slot admitted his team had “probably a bit more than we deserved,” while PSG midfielder Vitinha vowed to “show our character” in the decisive second leg at Anfield next week.
The aggregate winner will advance to face either Aston Villa or Club Brugge in the quarter-finals, setting up a high-stakes rematch in one of Europe’s most iconic stadiums.
