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• Ousmane Dembele says Liverpool made life very difficult for PSG

  PSG star Ousmane Dembele praised the intense environment at Anfield after his clinical brace secured a 2-0 victory, knocking Liverpool out of the Champions League despite a dominant home performance. ​Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele admitted Anfield remains a daunting fortress after his brace eliminated Liverpool from the Champions League. Despite the Reds dominating with 21 shots and a higher xG, the clinical Ballon d’Or winner secured a 2-0 win. Dembele noted, “It’s a stadium that is a difficult stadium and a difficult team. They made us work for it.” ​The atmosphere was a “cauldron of passion” as Arne Slot’s side pressured the European champions relentlessly. Although Liverpool failed to overturn the deficit, their energetic pressing provided a tactical blueprint for the remainder of the season. Reflecting on the challenge, Dembele told CBS: “We came here to take the win, that was our mentality, and the most important thing is we got through.”

• Marcus Rashford criticized by Spanish media after Barcelona’s Champions League exit

  Marcus Rashford’s future in Spain is under intense scrutiny after the English forward failed to inspire a ten-man Barcelona during their aggregate defeat to Atletico Madrid.

  ​Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions ended in disappointment as a 2-1 second-leg victory failed to overturn Atletico Madrid’s aggregate lead.

  Despite early goals from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, Ademola Lookman’s strike and a red card for Eric Garcia dismantled the hosts’ momentum.

  Marcus Rashford, introduced as a second-half substitute, struggled to influence the game as Diego Simeone’s side secured a 3-2 aggregate win.

  ​The Spanish press delivered a scathing assessment of Rashford’s performance and long-term prospects.

  SPORT described the forward as “inoperative,” while AS was even more severe, suggesting his time in Catalonia should end by stating: “He can’t continue next year.”

  With no permanent transfer agreed between Manchester United and Barcelona, the 28-year-old’s underwhelming display has cast significant doubt over his future at the club.

• Hugo Ekitike out of the World Cup and rest of Liverpool’s season

  Liverpool’s £79million striker Hugo Ekitike is set to miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s Champions League clash.

  ​Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike faces a lengthy layoff after sustaining a serious injury during the Champions League quarter-final defeat to PSG.

  Reports from France suggest the 23-year-old has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, which would sideline him for the remainder of the season and this summer’s World Cup.

  The forward was stretchered off after just 30 minutes, leaving Arne Slot’s side without their top scorer.

  ​Reflecting on the situation, Arne Slot noted: “Hugo looks really bad but it is difficult to say how bad. Let’s see. It doesn’t look good, that is clear.”

  Teammate Ibrahima Konate added: “I think it is bad. I don’t know, I have heard many things, I have no word to talk about that because with the World Cup coming it is very, very hard for him.”

• Player Ratings: Isak 4/10 flops as Reds crash out of Champions League in loss to PSG

  Ousmane Dembele’s clinical second-half double silenced Anfield, extinguishing any hope of a Liverpool comeback and propelling Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals.​

  Arne Slot cut a dejected figure on the touchline, standing hands-in-pockets under the Merseyside rain as his inaugural European campaign ended in frustration.

  While the stadium flickered with belief for brief periods, the Reds ultimately lacked the tactical sophistication to overcome Luis Enrique’s side.

  Slot now faces intense scrutiny for his lineup choices and game management, as Liverpool appeared consistently outpaced by the French champions’ imagination and technical flair.

  ​The narrative of the night was framed by Mohamed Salah’s surprising exclusion from the starting XI.

  Despite the Egyptian icon’s impending farewell tour, he began the evening on the bench for one of the club’s biggest games of the season. Even so, the opening exchanges were played at a frantic, almost unmanageable speed.

  PSG should have secured the tie early on, but Ousmane Dembele was uncharacteristically wasteful before the break, dragging a golden opportunity wide into the Kop.

  ​The atmosphere shifted when Hugo Ekitike suffered a distressing injury, requiring a stretcher to leave the pitch.

  This forced Salah into the action, and the talisman immediately injected life into the attack, providing a cross that nearly allowed Virgil van Dijk to score.

  Liverpool emerged for the second half with renewed vigor following a double tactical switch, but their momentum was halted by a controversial VAR decision.

  Referee Maurizio Mariani initially awarded a penalty for a foul on Alexis Mac Allister, only to overturn it after viewing the monitor.

  The match was finally put to rest when Dembele found his clinical edge, striking twice to send the visitors through.

  ​Liverpool Player Ratings

  ​Giorgi Mamardashvili: 6

  The Georgian shot-stopper was kept busy from the start. While his technique looked unconventional at times, he produced several vital early saves that technically kept Liverpool in the contest until the second-half collapse.

  ​Jeremie Frimpong: 4

  A disastrous evening for the full-back. He struggled with his positioning and failed to find any rhythm before being substituted at the interval. It was arguably his most disappointing performance in a Red shirt this season.

  ​Ibrahima Konate: 5

  While he looked slightly more composed than during the first-leg nightmare in Paris, he was still far from his best. He struggled to contain the fluid movement of the PSG front line and was caught out on multiple occasions.

  ​Virgil van Dijk: 6

  The captain led with his usual authority and was inches away from scoring, only to be thwarted by a world-class sliding tackle from Marquinhos. He was the most stable element of a defense that was frequently under siege.

  ​Milos Kerkez: 8 (MOTM)

  The standout performer for the hosts. Kerkez played with an incredible engine, charging up and down the flank. Although some of his final balls went astray, his sheer work rate and defensive grit earned him the Man of the Match honors.

  ​Ryan Gravenberch: 7

  After a quiet start where the game seemed to pass him by, the midfielder grew significantly in stature during the second half. He became a driving force in the center of the park during Liverpool’s best spell of dominance.

  ​Alexis Mac Allister: 5

  The Argentine appeared to struggle with the breakneck tempo of the match. He picked up a predictable yellow card in the first half and found it difficult to dictate play before being frustrated by the overturned penalty.

  ​Dominik Szoboszlai: 6

  A tireless performance characterized by grit rather than glamour. While he didn’t provide the creative spark or goal threat Liverpool desperately needed, he put in a heavy defensive shift to disrupt PSG’s rhythm.

  ​Florian Wirtz: 6

  Displayed flashes of his undeniable class with some delicate touches and clever turns. However, he failed to translate that elegance into tangible danger, rarely testing the PSG goalkeeper in the final third.

  ​Hugo Ekitike: 5

  A frustrating and short-lived night for the young Frenchman. He struggled to get involved in the game before a nasty fall resulted in what appeared to be a serious Achilles injury.

  ​Alexander Isak: 4

  In a decision that baffled many, Isak was handed his first start since December in a match of this magnitude. He looked understandably rusty, lacked match sharpness, and was hauled off at half-time after failing to impact the game.

  ​Substitutes

  ​Mohamed Salah (on for Ekitike): 7

  His introduction completely changed the gravity of the match. He looked sharp and creative, making many wonder why he wasn’t trusted to lead the line from the opening whistle.

  ​Joe Gomez (on for Frimpong): 5

  Solidified the right side briefly at the start of the second half, but his night ended prematurely as he was substituted after just 20 minutes to make way for more attacking options.

  ​Cody Gakpo (on for Isak): 7

  Brought a much-needed physical presence to the attack. He tested Safonov with a couple of powerful efforts and looked far more dangerous than the man he replaced.

  ​Rio Ngumoha (on for Gomez): 7

  The teenager provided a spark of excitement, nearly scoring with a trademark solo run and strike. His bright cameo was unfortunately overshadowed by Dembele’s goal immediately following his best effort.

  ​Curtis Jones (on for Mac Allister): 5

  Entered the fray late as the game was winding down. He struggled to get a foothold in the match as PSG moved into game-management mode and killed the clock.

• Rio Ferdinand demands explanation after Michael Carrick slams ‘shocking’ decisions

  Rio Ferdinand has joined Manchester United manager Michael Carrick in demanding an explanation from refereeing body PGMOL after Lisandro Martinez was controversially sent off for hair pulling during a defeat to Leeds.

  ​Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has called for an explanation from PGMOL following Lisandro Martinez’s controversial dismissal in Monday’s loss to Leeds.

  Martinez received a straight red card after a VAR review judged him guilty of pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.

  Ferdinand echoed manager Michael Carrick’s frustration, sharing match footage on social media with the caption: “Explain @FA_PGMOL” as the club reels from the decision.

  ​Manager Michael Carrick launched a scathing attack on referee Paul Tierney, labeling the sending-off “one of the worst I’ve seen.”

  Carrick argued that the incident was accidental, occurring while Martinez was off-balance.

  “It’s not a pull, it’s not a tug, it’s not aggressive, he touches it and gets sent off. Worst of all is he was sent to overturn it,” Carrick stated.