Alisson vs PSG: 27 Shots, One Goal, and Pure Goalkeeping Genius
Can a single player defy all odds and rewrite Champions League history? That’s precisely what Alisson Becker did against PSG in Paris. With Liverpool struggling to create chances and registering just one shot on target, PSG, led by Ousmane Dembélé, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, launched 27 attempts at goal. They dominated possession with 65%, yet they found themselves helpless against a goalkeeper who seemed to defy physics.
From point-blank stops to reflex saves that left Dembélé and Hakimi shaking their heads, Alisson delivered a masterclass that no Liverpool fan will ever forget. Was this tactical brilliance, or did Liverpool simply pull off the greatest heist in UCL history? One thing is certain—great players show up in big moments, and as Steven Gerrard once said, “Nobody remembers a nearly man.”
PSG’s Nightmare: Did Liverpool Cheat Fate?
Alisson Becker has been Liverpool’s saviour in some of the club’s biggest moments. From his last-minute goal against West Brom to his Champions League-winning saves in 2019, the Brazilian has earned his legend status. But against PSG in the UEFA Champions League knockout match on March 5, 2024, he delivered arguably the greatest goalkeeping performance in UCL history.
Twenty-seven shots, nine on target, 65% possession—yet PSG couldn’t score. Ousmane Dembélé tried and failed. Barcola fired, still no goal. Achraf Hakimi shook his head as Alisson pulled off world-class saves like something out of an action film.
Liverpool had just one shot on target, yet Harvey Elliott’s goal was all they needed to win. Some say PSG got robbed, pointing to the disallowed goal and the penalty claim for Barcola, while others hail it as a defensive masterclass. At the end of the day, Alisson Becker vs PSG was the real battle—and as football fans would say, “If your keeper is a wall, what can a striker do?”
Alisson Becker: The Best Goalkeeper in the World?
Alisson Becker, not a forward, was Liverpool’s hero against PSG. Facing 27 shots, he stood firm as PSG dominated possession. Was it defensive brilliance or luck?
Controversy arose when Ibrahima Konaté’s tackle on Bradley Barcola was waved off, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s goal was ruled offside, frustrating PSG fans. (Cadenaser.com)
Arne Slot’s bold move—substituting Salah for Elliott—paid off. In the 87th minute, Elliott netted Liverpool’s only shot on target, securing the win. (Theguardian.com)
With nine crucial saves, Alisson’s performance drew comparisons to Champions League greats like Casillas and Buffon. Has he secured his place among football’s elite?
Alisson Becker: The Wall That Shamed PSG
Riddle me this: What stands alone against a relentless storm, unyielding and unbroken? If you guessed a fortress, you’re close—but on March 5, 2025, it was Alisson Becker.
Against a PSG side that fired 27 shots, controlled possession, and played with relentless intensity, Liverpool’s No.1 stood like an unshakable wall. With nine breathtaking saves, Alisson didn’t just frustrate Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Achraf Hakimi—he humiliated them. By full-time, he was named Player of the Match, rewriting UCL history with one of the greatest goalkeeping performances ever.
The night wasn’t just about shot-stopping; it was drenched in controversy. PSG dominated, yet somehow, Liverpool walked away victorious. Kvaratskhelia’s goal? Ruled offside. PSG fans call it robbery, while Liverpool calls it justice.
But football is a game of moments, and Liverpool took theirs. Arne Slot’s tactical gamble to replace Mohamed Salah with Harvey Elliott in the dying minutes shocked many, but it turned out to be a masterstroke. In the 87th minute, Elliott smashed home Liverpool’s only shot on target, all thanks to a perfectly timed Darwin Núñez assist.
Expert Reactions
Harvey Elliott: “Alisson is the best in the world. Without him, we wouldn’t have stood a chance tonight.”
Luis Enrique: “We dominated every facet of the game, but sometimes you face a goalkeeper who seems invincible. Tonight, that was Alisson.”
Now, here’s the question—can Liverpool carry this momentum to UCL glory? The attack is struggling for chances, relying on one man to carry them to Champions League glory? Or is this a dangerous game of survival?
“C’est le football – parfois cruel, parfois magique.” (This is football—sometimes cruel, sometimes magical.)
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8 Responses
I still feel PSG was cheated.
We all felt so.
Remarkable
Thank you, Daniel. We are glad to have you here.
What an exciting read.
I didn’t watch the March but this analysis is insightful.
I appreciate your honest feedback. Thank you.
I still feel so sorry for the PSG team; they laboured while Liverpool was favoured.
You are correct, Sanusi.
It was like a fruitless labour.