Liverpool manager Arne Slot has suggested that Paris Saint-Germain will be far from pleased with the outcome of the Champions League quarter-final draw, which pits the French giants against his revitalized Reds. The matchup was confirmed following a dramatic Wednesday night at Anfield, where Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit to dismantle Galatasaray 4–0, securing their progression just 24 hours after PSG eliminated Chelsea.
Reflecting on the upcoming clash, Slot pointed to the historical competitive tension between the two sides. He reminded the reigning European champions that despite their eventual triumph last season, Liverpool proved to be their most resilient obstacle, pushing Luis Enrique’s squad to the absolute limit. While acknowledging that the Reds were outperformed in the away leg during their previous encounter, Slot believes the momentum has shifted following his team’s clinical four-goal display in the Round of 16.
Speaking to TNT Sports, the Dutch tactician emphasized the psychological edge his side might hold:
“Last season, when we lost against PSG, we were completely outplayed away from home. But I think after seeing our performance tonight against Galatasaray, they won’t be that happy to be playing against us, especially because last season we were the only team that could bring them to extra-time and penalties.”
The comment underscores a growing confidence within the Liverpool camp as they prepare for a rematch against the team that ended their European journey on spot-kicks a year ago. With the first leg set to take place at the Parc des Princes followed by a decisive return at Anfield, Slot is banking on his team’s ability to replicate the “perfect game” they produced against Galatasaray. As the April showdown looms, the narrative of the “only team to truly test the champions” is one the Reds hope to convert into a ticket to the semi-finals.
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