European champions Paris St-Germain defeated Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on 8 April. Liverpool manager Arne Slot altered the shape of the English side, opting for a five-man defensive line to contain the French champions. Despite the tactical change, the visitors struggled to manage the fluid movement of the PSG attack throughout the match.
According to The Guardian, PSG maintained control of the fixture at the Parc des Princes. The result leaves Liverpool with a deficit to overturn in the second leg at Anfield next week. Slot's decision to move away from his usual tactical setup did not prevent the defeat, as PSG exploited gaps in the restructured defence.
Per Sky Sports, the French club displayed the clinical form that secured them the European title last season. Liverpool must now win the return fixture to progress to the semi-finals of the competition. The loss marks a difficult night for the Premier League side in their pursuit of European silverware.
