David Beckham’s bitter response to Liverpool objective sums up night time for Arne Slot’s males

David Beckham couldn’t assist however look distraught after Harvey Elliott scored late on in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain.

The previous Manchester United winger was within the stands to look at the Reds face off in opposition to his former aspect on the Parc des Princes.

The Reds seemed up in opposition to it and it appeared PSG would lastly forge a objective – however then within the dying embers of the sport, teen Elliott, who got here on as an alternative to Mohamed Salah, discovered the opening objective.

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Cameras panned to Beckham, who seemed utterly devastated within the stands.

For Arne Slot’s males, it was a exceptional smash-and-grab victory within the Champions League for his or her last-16 first-leg conflict.

From begin to end, PSG dominated, unleashing 27 pictures on objective and forcing Alisson into 9 essential saves. The hosts seemed sure to take the lead, however Liverpool absorbed wave after wave of strain earlier than touchdown a sucker punch within the 87th minute.

Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had been electrical, tormenting Liverpool’s defence all through. Kvaratskhelia even discovered the online within the first half, just for VAR to rule his effort out for offside.

Controversy struck once more when Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate escaped a pink card regardless of shoving Bradley Barcola to the bottom simply outdoors the field. VAR as soon as once more sided with the Reds, compounding PSG’s frustration.

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Liverpool survive relentless PSG onslaught

Arne Slot has loved an excellent debut season (Photograph by Alex Pantling/Getty Photos)

Slot’s debut season in cost has been distinctive, with Liverpool shedding simply 4 matches, solely considered one of them with their full-strength squad. However for the primary time, his aspect discovered themselves utterly outplayed.

However Liverpool can provide their because of Alisson, who produced a goalkeeping masterclass, single-handedly holding Liverpool within the tie. He denied Dembele twice, Kvaratskhelia 4 occasions, and substitute Need Doue twice, producing save after save to frustrate the Parisians.

Liverpool now take a priceless benefit again to Anfield for the second leg subsequent Tuesday.