Paris Saint-Germain defeated Liverpool on penalties (1-1 on aggregate, then 1-4 on penalties) (Liverpool/PSG video highlights) this Tuesday at Anfield in the second leg of the Champions League 2024-2025 Round of 16. After the match, specialist media outlet Opta put forward an impressive figure for PSG.
“0 – Paris SG committed no fouls in the 1st half against Liverpool, a first in a Champions League match since Opta began analyzing the competition (2003/04). Disciplined”
With no fouls during first-half in such a match, you’d have thought it was a lack of aggression. But that would be very dishonest given the intensity of the match. Above all, PSG defended very well, with great serenity. That’s a real strength, and something encouraging for the future. There’s every reason to believe in a great epic pa
