PSG players were reportedly left shocked by the poor level of Liverpool’s performance in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie on Wednesday night. Despite dominating proceedings against Arne Slot’s side at the Parc des Princes, the Reds escaped from the French capital with a 1-0 win thanks to Harvey Elliott’s strike with just three minutes to play.

However, Luis Enrique’s men are believed to have been astonished by their opponents’ lack of talent, listing two other Champions League teams they believe are more complete. According to L’Equipe, players are ‘obsessed’ with the second leg at Anfield, hoping to make amends for their wastefulness in the first game. They also stated that they felt more at ease against Liverpool than they did against Arsenal and Bayern Munich, both of which they lost in the competition’s first league phase. Some questioned the Merseysiders’ apparent waste of time, which defender Virgil van Dijk rejected.

However, Luis Enrique’s men are said to have been taken aback by their opponents’ lack of skill, citing two other Champions League teams they believe are more complete. According to L’Equipe, players are ‘obsessed’ with the second leg at Anfield, seeking to atone for their wastefulness in the first game. They also remarked that they felt more at ease versus Liverpool than they did against Arsenal and Bayern Munich, both of whom they lost in the competition’s opening league round. Some questioned the Liverpool players’ apparent waste of time, which defender Virgil van Dijk denied.

Liverpool were tested several times by a PSG team that struggled to take control of the game despite having 27 shots on goal and 71% possession. Meanwhile, the Premier League leaders scored with Elliott’s only effort on goal, as the Parisians were punished for their ineffective offensive. Liverpool can also thank goalkeeper Alisson, who made a series of excellent saves to keep his team in the game before they took the lead late. The tie is now tightly poised for the return leg at Anfi
eld next week, with PSG needing to win on the night to have any hope of moving. Prior to the second leg of the fascinating

Prior to the second leg of this exciting match, Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday, hosting struggling Southampton. If the Reds win, they will be 16 points ahead of second-place Arsenal, who face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.