Liverpool star, Harvey Elliott becomes the second-fastest player to score a decisive UCL goal this season, following Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman.
Elliott’s last-minute strike secured Liverpool a crucial 1-0 win over PSG in the first leg of their Champions League Round-of-16 tie at the Parc des Princes.
The 19-year-old made an instant impact, scoring just one minute after coming on as a substitute in the 87th minute. According to Squawka, the Englishman scored 46 seconds after coming on as a substitute against PSG.
Harvey Elliott scored 46 seconds after coming on as a substitute against PSG.
The second fastest in the Champions League this season, after Ademola Lookman for Atalanta (after 35 seconds against Club Brugge). ⏱️ https://t.co/ohFa8VP2Ng
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The match was tense, with PSG dominating possession but struggling to break down Liverpool’s defense. Kvaratskhelia had a goal ruled out for offside after a VAR review, giving Liverpool a lucky break.
Despite PSG’s control, Alisson Becker was excellent, making several crucial saves. His performance, alongside solid defending from Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté, kept Liverpool level.
Liverpool’s attack was quieter, with Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz unable to make an impact. It wasn’t until Elliott’s introduction that Liverpool began to look dangerous.
Darwin Nunez’s pace and drive down the left wing created space for Elliott, who finished coolly past Gianluigi Donnarumma to give Liverpool the lead.
Liverpool performance and second-leg UCL expectations
Liverpool’s defense, led by Alisson’s outstanding goalkeeping, kept PSG at bay for most of the match. Despite being under pressure, Liverpool remained compact and limited PSG’s chances.
The attack struggled, with Salah, Díaz, and Jota unable to make much headway against a strong PSG defense.
Elliott’s late winner was a crucial moment in the match. His goal has given Liverpool a valuable lead to take back to Anfield.
In the second leg, Liverpool will rely on their home crowd and defensive strength. PSG, however, will need to push forward and break down Liverpool’s defense while avoiding counter-attacks.
With the tie finely balanced, the second leg at Anfield promises to be a thrilling encounter. PSG will be eager to overturn the deficit, but Liverpool will be confident in their ability to defend and progress to the quarter-finals.
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