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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-14T21:02:24.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nLiverpool's Champions League campaign came to a painful conclusion on Tuesday night as Paris Saint-Germain secured a comprehensive 4-0 aggregate triumph following a 2-0 victory at Anfield.\n\nOusmane Dembele proved the difference in the second leg, netting twice after the break to extinguish any hopes of a famous Anfield comeback.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe French winger opened the scoring in the 72nd minute, collecting a pass from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia before shifting the ball onto his left foot and curling a precise effort into the bottom corner.\n\nHis second arrived in stoppage time, completing a sweeping counter-attack by sliding the ball past Giorgi Mamardashvili.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe defending champions now advance to the semi-finals, with manager Luis Enrique on course to claim a third European Cup, matching Pep Guardiola's tally.\n\nThe match hinged on a pivotal VAR intervention that left Anfield seething with frustration.\n\nWith the score level in the second leg, referee Maurizio Mariani initially pointed to the spot after Alexis Mac Allister was bundled over by Willian Pacho while shielding the ball inside the penalty area.\n\nThe Argentine midfielder had positioned himself in front of the defender and appeared to be caught from behind, prompting the Italian official to award a penalty without hesitation.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHowever, following a VAR review, Mariani was summoned to the pitchside monitor and subsequently reversed his decision, sparking widespread boos throughout the stadium.\n\nThe incident proved a turning point, with Liverpool's momentum visibly deflating after what many felt was a harsh call against the home side.\n\nPrior to the penalty controversy, Liverpool had come agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock through their captain.\n\nMohamed Salah, introduced early following Hugo Ekitike's injury, delivered a superb inswinging cross from the right flank that created chaos in the PSG box.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nGoalkeeper Matvei Safonov produced an excellent save, but the ball fell invitingly to Virgil van Dijk just yards from goal.\n\nThe Dutch defender appeared certain to score, yet Marquinhos produced a remarkable last-ditch intervention, stretching out a leg to prod the ball away from the gaping net.\n\nThe Brazilian's heroic clearance preserved PSG's advantage at a crucial moment when Liverpool were building genuine momentum.\n\nSafonov also impressed throughout both legs, defying expectations after replacing Gianluigi Donnarumma and making several important stops to frustrate the hosts.\n\nThe evening took a worrying turn in the 27th minute when Ekitike went down clutching his right ankle without any contact from an opponent.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nThe Liverpool forward had slipped while attempting to dart inside off Pacho, immediately signalling distress as PSG players rushed to his aid.\n\nSeveral opponents held his leg while medical staff arrived, with initial fears suggesting possible Achilles damage.\n\nThe Frenchman was eventually carried from the pitch on a stretcher, with Salah placing a consoling hand on his head as he passed.\n\nThe injury forced Arne Slot into an unplanned reshuffle, bringing on Salah earlier than anticipated and disrupting the manager's tactical approach.\n\nWith Alexander Isak also not fully fit, Liverpool's attacking options became severely limited for the remainder of the contest.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Liverpool crash out of Champions League after PSG loss as Arne Slot's nightmare season continues"
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