Alisson had largely gone under the radar in the narrative of Liverpool’s old guard rediscovering their best form and driving Arne Slot’s side toward glory this season. But one night in Paris changed that. The Liverpool goalkeeper delivered what he himself called the performance of a lifetime, ensuring Paris Saint-Germain’s dominance counted for nothing. Then came Harvey Elliott with the ultimate écraser et attraper—smash and grab, in simpler terms.
Liverpool could have been out of the contest by halftime in the first leg. Luis Enrique’s young, dynamic side carved out multiple clear-cut chances but failed to capitalize, while frustration grew over the decision not to send off Ibrahima Konaté for halting Bradley Barcola’s goal-bound run. Even Slot admitted it was a close Call.