Paris St Germain boss Luis Enrique said both his team and Liverpool deserved a berth in the Champions League quarter-finals, such was the terrific, nail-biting battle between the two sides in the competition's last-16.

Young, quick and hungry, Luis Enrique has built a thrilling side who look like they could go all the way in Europe this season

Paris Saint-Germain were bullish heading into the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 encounter against Liverpool and they were right to be. PSG dominated the first leg at the Parc

Harvey Elliott's dramatic last-gasp goal left Paris Saint-Germain reeling in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Liverpool, prompting manager Luis Enrique to deviate from his usual post-match protocol.

The celebration of the entire PSG squad on the pitch at Anfield was a clear example that PSG had achieved a victory that could represent the turning point. “We showed that we are a real team. Tonight, with our fans, we played a very good match, and we are proud of this great team. This is just the beginning!” warned Luis Enrique.

Germain believes whoever prevails between his side and Liverpool will reach the Champions League final later this year such is the quality of player involved in the last-16 clash

Paris Saint-Germain won on penalties (1-1 on aggregate, then 1-4 on penalties) against Liverpool (Liverpool/PSG video highlights) this Tuesday at Anfield in the second leg of the Champions League 2024-2025 Round of 16.