The numbers confirm PSG’s dominance over Liverpool : Stats can be interpreted in many ways, but this time, they clearly favor Paris.
After their 1-0 defeat in the first leg, PSG had only a 16% chance of qualifying. However, despite that loss, they had largely outplayed Liverpool.
The return leg was more balanced, but in the end, PSG emerged victorious after a penalty shootout (1-0, 4-1 pens.).
PSG Was the More Dangerous Team
Over 210 minutes of play, PSG dominated in key metrics:
Expected Goals (xG): 4.34 for PSG vs. 1.91 for Liverpool
Shots: 48 attempts (18 on target) for PSG vs. 21 attempts (4 on target) for Liverpool
⚡ Possession & Passing: 1,370 passes attempted (1,201 completed) for PSG vs. 834 passes (646 completed) for Liverpool
Paris Took Control in Key Areas
- Final Third Passes: 131 for PSG vs. 126 for Liverpool
- Touches in Opponent’s Box: 83 for PSG vs. 57 for Liverpool
These figures clearly show that PSG’s qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals was well deserved!
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