Liverpool head back into the Champions League on Wednesday night, battered and bruised from their Manchester City ordeal in the FA Cup.
Indeed, the Reds couldn’t be heading into this tie at the Parc Des Princes in lower possible spirits, as Pep Guardiola’s men cruised to a convincing 4-0 victory at the expense of the lacklustre away side, last time out.
The games don’t get any easier for Slot’s broken outfit, as they now have to face Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain, on their own turf, in the first of two intimidating Champions League showdowns.
However, Liverpool have been here before this season, and managed to brush some dreadful domestic form to one side, to reign supreme in Europe’s elite competition.
Here is everything you need to know, ahead of the clash in the French capital.
How to watch
Liverpool’s first leg against PSG can be watched in the UK via TNT Sports 1, with kick-off at 8 pm GMT.
The coverage begins at 7 pm GMT, on the same channel, with plenty for the plaudits to discuss, ahead of the tantalising showdown.
Recent form
Paris Saint Germain (Home Side)
PSG will be gunning for a second Champions League triumph on the spin, and they won’t be fearful of Slot’s men, heading into Wednesday night’s clash.
Indeed, Enrique and Co. have won their last four matches in all competitions in some style, with an 8-2 aggregate win over Chelsea in the last round of the competition, sticking out.
Beating Toulouse 3-1 and Nice 4-0 in recent Ligue 1 clashes, too, their only blemish was a surprise 3-1 defeat at the hands of AS Monaco, towards the start of March.
They will be weakened by Bradley Barcola having to sit out this clash through injury, as he terrorised Liam Rosenior’s Blues all across the two one-sided legs.
Therefore, they aren’t completely invincible, as the Reds attempt to pick up their own shock result, despite their poor recent form.
Liverpool (Away Side)
The reigning Premier League champions confidence at the moment is at an all-time low, with just one paltry victory next to their game, across their last five outings in all competitions.
That win did come in the Champions League, though, as they convincingly swept Galatasaray aside 4-0, in a second-leg victory at Anfield.
Since then, however, Liverpool has been living out a nightmare, with two defeats on their travels to Brighton and Hove Albion and City, completely killing the mood on Merseyside.
Losing 1-0 away from home to Galatasaray as well, in the Champions League at the start of March, Slot will be fearful that his insecure side will collapse to another loss, to take the Reds’ loss total for the season to a sobering 16.
Head to Head results
The head-to-head history between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool is remarkably balanced, with the two sides locked in a dead heat as they prepare for tonight’s Champions League quarter-final first leg.
Historically, they have faced each other 6 times in official European competitions, with each side claiming 3 wins and 0 draws.
| Metric | Paris Saint-Germain | Liverpool FC |
| Total Wins | 3 | 3 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Total Goals | 9 | 7 |
Liverpool famously won 1–0 at the Parc des Princes last season through a Harvey Elliott goal, but PSG exacted revenge at Anfield to progress on penalties and eventually win the 2025 competition
Team news
PSG: Bradley Barcola (out) and Fabian Ruiz (out)
Liverpool: Alisson (out), Conor Bradley (out), Giovanni Leoni (out), and Waturo Endo (out)
Predicted lineups
PSG (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Zaire-Emery; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Mac Allister, Gravenberch; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike
What has been said
Luis Enrique (PSG):
The ex-Barcelona boss has been very complimentary of the Merseyside giants, despite their wobbles in form, as of late, as he has insisted there are no overwhelming favourites.
He said: “We’ll try to have more of the ball than Liverpool, a very good team with quality players and a very good coach.
“It will be difficult. In the quarter-finals, it’s always a special match because there are only eight teams left.
“When you start to get used to being at this level, it’s great as a team. It’s definitely positive to be able to show that against Liverpool.
“What we want is to qualify. We’re aware of the difficulty, but we’re motivated. We want to enjoy playing at the Parc des Princes.
“Liverpool is a very high-level team, and thinking you’re the favourite is the best way to fail.
“Knowing who the favourite is isn’t important in this competition; in these kinds of matches, it’s impossible for there to be a favourite. For me, there isn’t one.”
Florian Wirtz (Liverpool):
Wirtz would be the Liverpool player chosen to address the media, ahead of the bumper tie in the French capital, with the German fully focused on the task at hand, despite such an up-and-down season.
He said: “Of course we wanted to have a better season until now. We had some goals this season, the team won the Premier League last season and it was for sure the aim for this season as well. We are still in the Champions League now, so still something to play for and qualification for the Champions League next season.
We have some goals we want to achieve. We wanted it to be better, but there is still something to play for. It is a very big competition; Champions League games are always special. We try to enjoy it and commence as far as possible and come through this round.
We know it’s difficult because the best teams in the world are playing Champions League; it’s good to play against these teams and see where you are.”
Arne Slot (Liverpool):
The under-fire Dutchman was also bombarded with an onslaught of questions, as his Liverpool future remains up in the air.
He remained calm and collected throughout, with the Premier League title winner commenting on the potential of the inconsistent Reds going all the way, and triumphantly lifting the Champions League trophy in Budapest.
Slot said: “I don’t think so far ahead, especially if you face PSG. Champions of Europe, fully deserved. So impressive last season, maybe even more this season. Still a very good team, but details can decide a lot.
Penalties made the difference last year and they went on to win it all. Usually a team needs to win on penalties in CL or World Cup and go on.
As much as I want to believe no luck in pens, sometimes maybe this has to do with luck. Donnarumma was great in that shootout. I am not looking so far ahead, this is the task tomorrow and then Saturday is Fulham, a big task.”
It has all the makings of being a Champions League classic, with Liverpool fans hopeful that their team can spring a shock, as Reds supporters everywhere descend on Paris.
