Goalkeeper hailed as “best in the world” after heroic performance propels Reds to 1-0 win in Paris
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker delivered a masterclass performance to help his side secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie. The Brazilian shot-stopper made a remarkable 10 saves, many of them spectacular, to keep a clean sheet and earn widespread praise from his manager, pundits, and fans alike.
Playing at the Parc des Princes, Liverpool faced relentless pressure from the French giants, who dominated possession with 71% and fired off 27 shots, though only 10 were on target. Despite PSG’s attacking onslaught, Alisson stood tall, making crucial interventions to keep the hosts at bay. His heroics paved the way for substitute Harvey Elliott to score the winning goal in the 87th minute, just 47 seconds after coming off the bench.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot was quick to laud his goalkeeper, calling Alisson “the best in the world” and crediting him for the victory. “I don’t think I’ve worked with a goalkeeper at this level before,” Slot said. “He showed today why he is the best. Normally, when you defend so much, you come away with a loss, but Alisson made sure we left with a win.”
The match was a tale of two halves for Liverpool. In the first half, PSG dominated proceedings, with Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia causing constant problems for the Reds’ defense. However, Alisson’s composure and reflexes kept the scoreline level. In the second half, Liverpool grew into the game, and Elliott’s late strike gave them a crucial advantage heading into the second leg at Anfield on March 11.
TNT Sports pundit and former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand hailed Alisson as the “hero” of the night. “Nobody was mentioning him before the game, but he stepped up and became the absolute hero,” Ferdinand said. “He made difficult saves look easy, and that’s the sign of a top-class goalkeeper.”
Former Liverpool midfielder Steve McManaman echoed Ferdinand’s sentiments, emphasizing the importance of Alisson’s performance. “If it wasn’t for him, PSG could have had a field day,” McManaman said. “He kept Liverpool in the game and got them the result tonight. He’s an outstanding goalkeeper, and he was worked harder than ever before.”
Alisson himself admitted it was one of the best performances of his career. “Probably the best of my life, so far,” he told TNT Sports. “We knew it would be tough, but the team worked hard, and Harvey’s goal was unbelievable. It’s a great story for us and a great night.”
The victory marks Liverpool’s eighth win in nine Champions League matches this season and gives them a significant advantage ahead of the return leg. Alisson also set a new club record, surpassing Pepe Reina with his 22nd clean sheet in the competition.
As Liverpool aim for a seventh European crown, Alisson’s heroics in Paris have put them in a strong position to advance. However, the Brazilian warned that the job is far from done. “PSG are a really good team, and we know we have to improve for the second leg,” he said. “But tonight, we showed resilience and got the result we needed.”
With Alisson in inspired form and the team riding high on confidence, Liverpool will look to finish the job at Anfield and continue their quest for European glory.
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