Comment: PSG's fantasy football only lacking a goal as Liverpool somehow hold firm

A night which has to go down as one of Liverpool’s greatest every away days in Europe built on incredible defensive resolve — and a couple of fortunate let-offs
Comment: PSG's fantasy football only lacking a goal as Liverpool somehow hold firm

YOU SHALL NOT PASS: Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker (right) makes a save during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, first leg match at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire

Has there ever, in the history of the Champions League, been a more remarkable away victory than Liverpool’s impossible 1-0 win against PSG after a night on which they were given a football lesson by their opponents yet somehow left as winners?

Harvey Elliott’s first-leg strike, 47 seconds after coming onto the pitch, and goalkeeper Alisson’s world-class performance before that, leave the Reds believing they can go on to reach the quarter-finals and maybe lift the trophy.

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