Liverpool Doesn't Underestimate PSG Called Europe's Strongest Team

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah et al when celebrating goals. Liverpool face Paris Saint-Germain in the last 16 of the Champions League. (X/@LFC)

JAKARTA - Liverpool did not underestimate Paris Saint-Germain, which manager Arne Slot called one of the strongest teams in Europe. Liverpool tested PSG's strength in the first duel of the Champions League last 16 at the Parc des Princes Stadium, Thursday, March 6, 2025 in the morning WIB

Slot called the big game a test not easy for Liverpool. According to him PSG is the one who has the same character as Liverpool during his handling. This makes the game fierce and exciting. Because both teams play offensive football together.

PSG will hunt for victory in order to secure a chance for the quarter-finals. Moreover, the second match was held at Liverpool home at Anfield, Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in the morning WIB.

Luis Enrique's team also had very good capital by beating the elite Lille 4-1 team in the French Ligue 1 match.

Slot realized PSG was definitely not an easy opponent. They face a team that has ambitions to win a wide-ear trophy for the first time. Even if you could choose, Slot would expect to meet Benfica over PSG.

From the draw, Liverpool, who won the preliminary phase, set a record almost perfect because they always won in seven consecutive matches.

Liverpool lost their last match against PSV Eindhoven who no longer determined their position as leaders of the Champions League.

As the preliminary champion, Liverpool faced a team from the playoffs, namely Benfica or PSG. From the draw results, PSG who got rid of the other Ligue 1 team, Brest, met the Reds in the round of 16.

"We will indeed meet PSG or Benfica. But for anyone who watches football, they will definitely hope to meet Benfica," said Slot.

"When you play for Liverpool of course, you really want to have a big game. So, we still accept the draw results. And, both teams will have a tough match," said Slot who called PSG one of the strongest teams in Europe.

"PSG is one of the strongest teams in Europe. I think everyone agrees. This meeting will definitely happen, including if you use the old format. This will be a long-awaited match. Both teams like to score many goals and always try to control the ball. There are many similarities between the two teams," he said again.

Liverpool will play games on a busy schedule. After playing in Paris, Mohamed Salah et al host Southampton in the English Premier League match on weekends.

The leader of the Premier League standings then returned to meet PSG in the second match. However, Slot stated that he did not think about the match against Soton because they were still focused on facing PSG.