Alisson’s heroics and Elliott’s late strike stun PSG in Champions League thriller
Jamie Carragher didn’t mince words after Liverpool’s dramatic 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie, describing the win as “one of the biggest robberies you’ll ever see in football.” The Reds, despite being outplayed for large parts of the match, snatched a crucial victory thanks to a late goal from substitute Harvey Elliott and a heroic performance from goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
PSG dominated proceedings at the Parc des Princes, racking up 27 shots with 10 on target, but they were repeatedly denied by Alisson, who produced a string of stunning saves to keep the French giants at bay. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia thought he had given PSG the lead in the first half, only for his goal to be ruled out for offside. The hosts’ frustration was compounded in the 87th minute when Elliott, who had just come off the bench, scored with his first touch to stun the home crowd and give Liverpool a priceless advantage heading into the second leg at Anfield.
“That’s one of the biggest robberies you will ever see in football,” Carragher said on CBS Sports. “I can’t believe what I have just seen. PSG were absolutely outstanding—they battered Liverpool. But Alisson was unbelievable. That was arguably the greatest performance of his career, certainly in a Liverpool shirt. If Liverpool go on to win the competition, which they have a great chance of, that performance will be remembered for years to come.”
Fellow pundit and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry also heaped praise on Alisson, calling the Brazilian goalkeeper “magnificent.” Henry highlighted the importance of Alisson’s saves, particularly in a game where Liverpool were largely second-best.
“Putting the ball in the back of the net matters, but on this one you have to give Alisson a lot of credit,” Henry said. “I think at least three of those saves should have been goals. If it wasn’t for him, Liverpool would have struggled. I don’t remember many games in the Champions League with saves like that.”
Liverpool’s victory was a testament to their resilience and ability to grind out results even when not at their best. While PSG will rue their missed chances, the Reds will take immense confidence from their ability to withstand relentless pressure and snatch a win in the dying moments.
The result leaves Liverpool in a strong position ahead of the second leg at Anfield on March 11, but Carragher warned that the tie is far from over. “PSG were brilliant, and they’ll feel hard done by,” he said. “But football is about taking your chances, and Liverpool did that when it mattered most.”
As the Reds prepare to host PSG at Anfield, Alisson’s heroics and Elliott’s late strike will be remembered as the defining moments of a match that showcased the unpredictable drama of Champions League football. For PSG, the challenge will be to regroup and find a way past Liverpool’s inspired goalkeeper in what promises to be another thrilling encounter.
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