If Liverpool are to stand a chance of overturning their 2-0 defeat suffered against PSG in the first leg, they must ensure their French opposition don’t join an exclusive club.
After winning 1-0 at Anfield last year in the Champions League, knocking Liverpool out on penalties at the last-16 stage, another PSG victory would see them become only the fourth team to win at Anfield twice in European competition.
Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atalanta are the only teams to have achieved the feat, but PSG would be the first to do it in two years in a row.
In addition, if PSG knock Liverpool out, they would become only the third team to win a European tie against Liverpool in successive seasons, after Chelsea in 2007/08 and 2008/09 and Real Madrid who did so three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023).
A tough task – but not impossible for Liverpool
PARIS, FRANCE - Wednesday, April 8, 2026: Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch and Joe Gomez after the UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final 1st Leg match between Paris Saint-Germain FC and Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
When attempting to overcome a deficit of two or more goals from an away European first leg, Liverpool have progressed in only two of the 13 ties.
Those two successes came against Auxerre in the UEFA Cup in 1991/92 and Barcelona in the Champions League in 2019.
If Arne Slot‘s side are to get through, extra time may be a necessity, as it was for PSG at Anfield last season.
A Liverpool European game has gone to extra time on 16 previous occasions, with the Reds winning 10 of those, including via penalty shootouts and once on the toss of a coin.
Liverpool have won 20 of 29 penalty shoot-outs in their history, with four of those coming in six European ties.
They have lost their last two shootouts, though, to SG a year ago and in the Community Shield against Crystal Palace.
Liverpool’s record against French clubs
Liverpool, England - Wednesday, October 3, 2007: Liverpool's Jamie Carragher and Olympique de Marseille's Mamadou Niang during the UEFA Champions League Group A match at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Home and away against clubs from France, Liverpool have won 21 matches, lost 13 times and drawn on three occasions.
None of the Reds’ 37 games against French clubs have ended in a goalless draw.
In 18 Anfield clashes, they have lost three – against Marseille in 2008, Lyon in 2009 and Paris Saint-Germain last season. They have won 14 of the other 15 matches.
Liverpool have scored seven of their eight penalties (excluding shootouts) against sides from France, with only Steven Gerrard against Marseille in 2007 failing to score.
The only Liverpool player to be sent off against a French club in Europe was Igor Biscan, against Marseille at the Stade Velodrome in 2004.
The Reds have kept nine clean sheets in 17 home games against French opponents, conceding 10 goals, while only Lyon and PSG have scored more than once in a game at Anfield.
This season’s scorers (inc. Community Shield)
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah (right) celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Saturday April 11, 2026.
Liverpool: Ekitike 17, Szoboszlai 12, Salah 11, Gakpo 8, Wirtz 6, Gravenberch 5, Mac Allister 5, Van Dijk 5, Chiesa 3, Isak 3, Frimpong 2, Jones 2, Kerkez 2, Konate 2, Ngumoha 2, Robertson 2, own goals 3
PSG: Dembele 14, Kvaratskhelia 13, Barcola 12, Goncalo Ramos 12, Doue 11, Vitinha 7, Joao Neves 6, Nuno Mendes 6, Mayulu 5, Hakimi 3, Lee Kang-In 3, Fabian Ruiz 2, Marquinhos 2, Pacho 2, Zaire-Emery 2, Beraldo 1, Dro Fernandez 1, Mbaye 1, Ndjantou 1, Zabarnyi 1, own goals 1
* Stats courtesy of LFC statistician Ged Rea (@ged0407).