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PSG 0 – 1 Liverpool – Champions League 1st Leg Player Ratings

This scintillating last 16 first-leg tie was played out in Paris with two of Europe’s most in-form teams going head to head.

The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below.

Alisson Becker – 10.0

The world-class Brazilian stopper was brilliant in the first half to make multiple saves as PSG started like a team possessed.

In the second half the former Roma star was again sublime as he commanded his penalty area with brilliance. An unbelievable game.

Man of the Match

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Trent Alexander Arnold – 8.0

The England superstar was under pressure early on and struggled to keep Barcola at bay, however, a great recovery interception was needed late in the first half.

After the intermission, the academy graduate was very concentrated in his efforts to keep his flank controlled.

Andy Robertson – 7.0

The Scotland international was pulled about early on as PSG started with intent. An unsure half was filled with clearances and insecure moments on the ball.

After the halftime break, the former Hull fullback was very concentrated in his efforts to keep the service limited.

Ibrahima Konaté – 8.0

The defender was powerful and robust in his work, with one defensive tackle nearly endearing in his dismissal.

In the second half the former RB Leipzig man was strong and resolute throughout.

Virgil van Dijk – 8.0

The captain and leader of this team were pulled about the pitch as PSG swarmed the hosts through an electric first half. Some good-headed clearances were needed to clear his lines.

After the restart, the former Celtic man was a rock and organized his team with brilliance.

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Ryan Gravenberch – 6.0

Gravenberch was resilient in his first-half work as he struggled to keep pace his those around him.

After the break, the former Ajax prodigy was energetic and resolute.

Subbed – 78 mins

Dominik Szoboszlai – 8.0

The Hungarian skipper was committed to his work and covered every blade of grass in a difficult first half.

After the intermission, the former RB Leipzig man was full of energy to stop PSG having their way.

Alexis Mac Allister – 7.0

The Argentina World Cup winner was unable to offer his usual level of control and looked overrun at times in the opening 45 minutes.

In the second 45 minutes, the former Brighton man was more aggressive and energetic in his work.

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Diogo Jota – 5.0

The Portuguese striker was unable to offer much in the first half as sporadic moments only came his way in the first half.

In the second half the former Wolves man was unable to make a true impression before leaving the field.

Subbed – 66 mins

Luis Díaz – 6.0

The Columbian forward started on the wing and struggled to be an outlet or option in a tough first half.

In the second half the former Porto man was more effective in getting his team up the pitch before leaving the field of play.

Subbed – 66 mins

Mohamed Salah – 5.0

The Egyptian King was very peripheral in the first half was his impact was limited. One good chance at the back post came to nothing.

After the break, the record-breaking scorer was very ineffective as he could not find the spark that was needed.

Subbed – 85 mins

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Substitutions;

Darwin Núñez – 7.0 (on 66)

Can on to add power and an assist.

Curtis Jones – 7.0 (on 66)

Came on to offer more control.

Wataru Endō – 7.0 (on 78)

Came on to add more physicality.

Harvey Elliott – 8.0 (on 88)

Came on to score in an amazing moment.

The Manager;

Arne Slot – 9.0

The Dutch manager picked a strong team and set out his team to be both professional and competitive against a side designed to attack.

The second-half substitutions were perfectly timed in a superb away performance.

Steven Smith’s Pre-match Prediction;

PSG 2 – 2 Liverpool