Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has described his display against Paris Saint-Germain as the best of his career, admitting that the team “suffered” during their hard-fought 1-0 victory. His crucial saves helped secure a vital first-leg advantage in the Champions League last-16 tie, as the Reds executed a resilient defensive performance to withstand PSG’s relentless attacks.
Liverpool secured a remarkable victory in Paris in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 clash, with Harvey Elliott netting the decisive goal. However, the standout performer was undoubtedly Alisson, who produced a stunning display with nine crucial saves—the most he has ever made in a Liverpool shirt—to preserve the Reds’ clean sheet under immense pressure. They will now take a narrow advantage into the second leg at Anfield.
The Bigger Picture
Paris Saint-Germain dominated the match, registering 27 shots on goal compared to Liverpool’s two. Despite the relentless pressure, Alisson delivered a career-best performance, making crucial saves to keep his team ahead. The goalkeeper acknowledged his outstanding display but admitted that Arne Slot’s side had to “suffer” throughout the 90 minutes to secure the win.
What Alisson Said
Alisson told TNT Sports: “It was probably the performance of my life. The manager was telling us how hard it would be to play against PSG, how good they are with the ball and that we would have to be ready to suffer. We knew what was coming. We worked hard. We gave away so many chances, sometimes one v one but the biggest part of the chase is having someone make the player with the chance think a bit more.
All the efforts the team put in makes my job easier. Then at the end Harvey [Elliott] coming in and scoring the goal, it is a great story for us. A great night.”