Paris Saint-Germain’s stars are firing on all cylinders as they gear up for a high-stakes Champions League clash against Liverpool. Despite trailing 1-0 after a narrow first-leg defeat, the French giants are brimming with confidence, vowing to turn the tide at Anfield. With a dominant 70% possession and 27 shots in the opener, PSG believes they were robbed of a deserved victory.
Now, with their season on the line, key players and manager Luis Enrique have sent a clear message to the Reds: “We are in the best possible conditions to challenge Liverpool.”
PSG’s bold Promise: "We’re Going to Win at Anfield"
The stage is set for a Champions League thriller as Paris Saint-Germain prepares to storm Anfield, armed with unwavering belief and a point to prove. Despite Harvey Elliott’s late heroics handing Liverpool a 1-0 advantage in the first leg, PSG’s stars are far from rattled. In fact, they’re doubling down on their confidence, warning the Reds of an uphill battle ahead.
Midfielder Vitinha, who shone in the first leg, set the tone with a defiant declaration: “Now is the time to show what a team we are. We're going to show our character. We're going to win there. With the game we played, the victory was more than deserved.”
His words reflect the frustration of a side that dominated possession and created 27 chances, only to leave empty-handed.
Defender Lucas Hernandez echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the squad’s collective resolve. “We are very confident. We played a good match in the first leg. We are aware of that,” he said. “Everyone wants to qualify—it's an objective. We know that it's not going to be easy, it's never easy to play at Anfield. But, we have great players, a great group, a superb team. Frankly, we are in a very good dynamic and we hope to do what is necessary at Anfield.”
Right-back Achraf Hakimi, a constant threat down the flank, added his voice to the chorus of confidence.
“If we manage to create the same chances, we will definitely score at least a few. We have the ability to win, we have the squad for that. We will continue on the same dynamic as since the beginning of 2025.”
Manager Luis Enrique, while frustrated by the first-leg result, sees opportunity in adversity. “We are in the best possible conditions to challenge Liverpool, we have nothing to lose and we will give everything to qualify,” he asserted. “After the defeat against Liverpool, we were sad but we recovered, we regained our spirits.”
For PSG, the mission is clear: replicate their first-leg dominance but with a clinical edge. For Liverpool, the task is equally daunting—contain a side that feels it has unfinished business. As the football world tunes in, one thing is certain: this showdown promises fireworks.