The finale may be how Liverpool like it – an all-or-nothing, death-or-glory Champions League decider at Anfield – but not how they want it. Jürgen Klopp lamented Neymar’s antics, the referee and Paris Saint-Germain gamesmanship but ultimately had only Liverpool’s lacklustre start to blame for another European away defeat. “A big step forward for us,” beamed Thomas Tuchel. Liverpool are in danger of finding reverse in the competition they cherish.
Inspired by the infuriating but sometimes unplayable Neymar, PSG delivered a deeply impressive performance that finally lived up to their expensive ambitions among the European elite. They lost their shape and composure once James Milner halved a deficit delivered by goals from Juan Bernat and the world’s most expensive footballer but there was no disputing the merit of a victory that the French champions had to deliver.
Written by Andy Hunter at Parc des Princes
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/nov/28/psg-liverpool-champions-league-match-report under the title “Liverpool can still qualify despite hard lesson from Neymar and PSG”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
