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PLAYER RATINGS | PSG 2-0 Liverpool: Paris outclass Liverpool in first-leg

Paris took a two-goal advantage ahead of the second-leg at Anfield.
Paris Saint-Germain FC v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg
Paris Saint-Germain FC v Liverpool FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg | Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/GettyImages

Paris Saint-Germain secured a dominant 2-0 home victory against Liverpool in the first-leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave a two-goal advantage to the Parisians ahead of the second-leg at Anfield.

Here are the PSG players ratings following their dominant first-leg home victory against Liverpool.

Champions League: PSG vs Liverpool, Player ratings:

6,5 - Matvey Safonov

The Russian goalkeeper did not have much to do in this game, but was efficient when called upon in certain situations. While he is not Donnarumma, he could be an important piece of this team if they were to go far in the competition.

7 - Achraf Hakimi

The Moroccan was a constant threat when going forward in a dominant collective performance.

6.5 - Marquinhos

The Brazil international centre-back did not have much to do in the first-leg against Liverpool. The Reds had tremendous difficulties getting into PSG's box.

6.5 - Willian Pacho

The Ecuadorian was not put to the test tonight with Liverpool struggling to create any significant chances.

6.5- Nuno Mendes

Nuno Mendes had once again a very good game as his team secured a dominant home victory against the Reds.

7- Vitinha

As usual, Vitinha was everywhere on the pitch for PSG as they dominated Arne Slot's team.

7- Joao Neves

Joao Neves had a very solid game against Liverpool.

7.5 - Warren Zaire-Emery

The 20-year-old who made his 40th Champions League appearance also became the youngest player to reach this mark. He was certainly the best element of PSG's midfield against Liverpool being almost unstoppable on both sides of the ball.

7.5 - Désiré Doué

The France international was superb in the first half of the game, bringing danger constantly against Liverpool. His deflected strike gave the lead to his team after 11 minutes. He was replaced after 78 minutes by Kang-In Lee.

6.5 - Ousmane Dembélé

It was not his best perforamnce of the season. The France international missed several opportunities that could have made it easier for his team ahead of the second-leg. He was replaced by Lucas Hernandez after 88 minutes.

8 - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

The Georgian scored a fantastic goal to make it 2-0 for PSG. He gave nightmares to Liverpool's defence and was also impressive when he helped his side defensively. He is a key player of this team and will be needed next week to seal a semi-final spot.

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