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Paris Saint-Germain beat Liverpool 2-0 in Paris as Klopp opted for a five-man defence and the Reds offered little going forward, failing to register a shot on target while PSG dominated with 18 shots and 74% possession. Despite the setback, Liverpool still have a route back in the second leg at Anfield, with Arne Slot saying they are in survival mode but not yet eliminated.
Arsenal beat Bayer Leverkusen 1-0 (2-1 on aggregate) thanks to Eze’s 36th-minute strike, while Chelsea trailed PSG 0-2 at half-time (PSG lead 7-2 on aggregate); Sporting completed a sensational comeback, beating Bodø/Glimt 5-0 in the second leg to win 5-3 on aggregate after extra time in Lisbon.
Chelsea’s defensive frailties and a costly goalkeeping error from Filip Jørgensen helped Paris Saint-Germain to a 5-2 win in Paris, turning the Champions League last-16 tie in PSG’s favor ahead of the return leg at Stamford Bridge; the episode included Jørgensen’s miscue after a bright spell, with Kvaratskhelia scoring twice and Vitinha finishing off the move that broke the deadlock.
Chelsea were drawn against holders PSG in the Champions League last-16, while Manchester City were paired with Real Madrid; Arsenal play Bayer Leverkusen, Newcastle United face Barcelona, Liverpool meet Galatasaray and Tottenham take on Atletico Madrid, with first legs on March 10-11 and second legs on March 17-18. The final is in Budapest on May 30, and the route to the final suggests Newcastle-Tottenham could meet Arsenal in the quarters and Chelsea-Liverpool in the other half.
Paris Saint-Germain vice-captain Achraf Hakimi is set to stand trial for rape stemming from a 2023 allegation; he denies the charges and prosecutors in Nanterre ordered the proceeding, with Hakimi also serving as Morocco’s captain.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been ordered to stand trial over a rape accusation dating from 2023 in Paris; he denies the charges, no trial date has been set, and the case is being handled by the Nanterre prosecutor's office.
Defector’s Luis Paez-Pumar previews the 2025-26 Champions League knockout playoffs, breaking down eight two-legged ties (PSG–Monaco, Juventus–Galatasaray, Real Madrid–Benfica, Atalanta–Dortmund, Newcastle–Qarabag, Atlético Madrid–Club Brugge, Inter–Bodo/Glimt, Leverkusen–Olympiacos) and weighing injuries, recent form, and managerial upheavals to gauge likely outcomes and potential upsets, with the standout note that most matches should be competitive even if a few favorites look vulnerable.
Dro Fernandez has told Barcelona he wants to leave to pursue more playing time, with Paris Saint-Germain viewed as the likely destination after he was left out of Copa del Rey games and felt his progress was stalled.
Kylian Mbappe was awarded €60 million in unpaid wages by a Paris court after a dispute with PSG, which failed to pay him for several months before his transfer to Real Madrid. The case highlighted contractual disagreements and legal battles over his departure and compensation, with the court ruling in Mbappe's favor on unpaid wages but dismissing other claims.
A French labour court ordered PSG to pay Kylian Mbappe 60 million euros in unpaid salary and bonuses, ending a legal dispute over withheld earnings before his transfer to Real Madrid, affirming the application of labour law in professional football.
The 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup final features PSG and Flamengo competing on December 17 in Doha, Qatar, with PSG having a bye as UEFA champions and Flamengo qualifying through their South American titles. The match is held at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, with tickets available and the game broadcast on FIFA+ and DAZN.
Luis Diaz scored twice for Bayern Munich in their 2-1 win over PSG, but his challenge on Achraf Hakimi was upgraded to a red card after VAR review, with referee Manuel Gräfe noting the injury influenced the decision. The match was intense with multiple challenges that could have led to serious injuries, highlighting the physicality of the game.
Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid with a goal from Alexis Mac Allister, while Bayern Munich defeated PSG 2-1 in a match highlighted by Luis Díaz's two goals and a red card.
Luis Enrique defended PSG's victory over Barcelona, denying that their win was due to superior strength or fitness, and emphasized that their success was based on attitude and confidence, not physical conditioning.
Frenkie de Jong expressed disappointment after Barcelona's narrow loss to PSG, acknowledging PSG's superiority in the final third and second half, but emphasizing that the season is long and there is room for improvement in their Champions League campaign.