Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain clash again tonight in their huge Champions League last-16 second-leg decider at Anfield. The Reds hold a slender 1-0 advantage in the heavyweight tie after last week’s remarkable victory at the Parc des Princes where goalkeeper Alisson was in inspired form to somehow keep dominant PSG at bay before substitute Harvey Elliott scored an unlikely winner with his first touch just 47 seconds after coming off the bench late on.
It was the very definition of a smash-and-grab win and wounded PSG are out for swift revenge on Merseyside this evening, having managed to give many of their top stars a rest in a 4-1 triumph at Rennes in Ligue 1 on Saturday. Liverpool, meanwhile, had to come from behind to defeat lowly Southampton at home in the Premier League at the start of what is a massive week for the champions-elect that culminates with Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Arne Slot has received a boost with Cody Gakpo returning to fitness ahead of those massive games, leaving him with something of a selection dilemma in attack. Follow Liverpool vs PSG live below!
Liverpool vs PSG latest news
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Kick-off time: 8pm GMT, Anfield
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How to watch: Amazon Prime Video
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Liverpool team news: Gakpo back fit
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PSG team news: Rested stars to return
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Score prediction
PSG team news
17:43
Luis Enrique looks to have the luxury of a fully-fit squad to choose from tonight as PSG plot their quick revenge at Anfield, with no injuries, lingering doubts or suspensions to speak of.
Ousmane Dembele came off the bench to score twice in stoppage time of a heavy 4-1 win at Rennes in Ligue 1 on Saturday, but will surely return to the starting lineup tonight along with the likes of Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Influential captain Marquinhos didn’t even make the trip to Brittany as teenage midfield star Warren Zaire-Emery took the armband instead.
Liverpool team news
17:33 , George Flood
Liverpool have been handed a timely injury boost ahead of tonight’s game with Cody Gakpo back available after struggling recently with a recurring ankle problem and missing the first leg in Paris, as well as the 3-1 comeback win over bottom club Southampton in the Premier League on Saturday.
Reds boss Arne Slot said the Dutch forward was in contention, but only resumed training at Kirkby on Monday so seems most likely to be on the bench here.
Diogo Jota seems likely to lead the attack again supported by Mohamed Salah, Luis Diaz and Dominik Szoboszlai, though Darwin Nunez has been stating his starting case of late by teeing up the dramatic winner for fellow substitute Harvey Elliott last week and then both scoring and earning a penalty at Anfield on Saturday.
Defenders Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez both remain out due to injury, as does young midfielder Tyler Morton.
Slot could not rotate as much as PSG counterpart Luis Enrique over the weekend, but the likes of Andy Robertson, Alexis Mac Allister and Jota all played bit-part roles against the Saints and will expect to be restored to the starting XI this evening.
How to watch Liverpool vs PSG
17:28 , George Flood
TV channel: In the UK, tonight’s second leg will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on the Amazon Prime Video website or app.
Liverpool vs PSG live
17:24 , George Flood
One of those famous European nights awaits at Anfield as Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain get ready to contest their massive Champions League last-16 second-leg decider.
The Reds somehow lead this blockbuster tie between the domestic champions-elect of England and France 1-0 after last week’s stunning late smash-and-grab win at the Parc des Princes, where PSG were absolutely dominant and registered 27 total shots but found Alisson in absolutely inspired form before substitute Harvey Elliott then scored with his first touch three minutes from time.
Despite the euphoria of that snatched last-gasp win in Paris, Arne Slot will know that his side need to significantly raise their levels this evening in order to see off an expected fightback from Luis Enrique’s wounded team, who are not used to losing and will fancy their chances of overturning the deficit.
Aston Villa likely await the winners of this tie, with Unai Emery’s side holding a commanding 3-1 lead over Club Brugge ahead of their second leg at Villa Park tomorrow night.
Kick-off tonight is at 8pm GMT, so stay tuned to Standard Sport for live updates throughout - with build-up and all the latest team news coming first.
