JAKARTA - Alisson Becker said his outstanding performance under the crossbar that helped Liverpool win 1-0 over Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday, March 6, 2025, early in the morning WIB, may be the best performance of his life.
The Liverpool goalkeeper made nine saves to thwart PSG's rampant efforts to get three points in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 at the Parc des Princes.
Harvey Elliott' winning goal in the 87th minute gave Liverpool a narrow advantage ahead of Anfield's second leg next week.
PSG is in an impressive performance lately and is very troublesome for Arne Slot's team who appear as not to insist as usual.
However, the hosts' intense attacks through Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia were unable to find a way to get past the Liverpool goalkeeper.
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"Yes, maybe (the best game) in my life, I think. The manager told us how difficult it was to play against PSG, how great they were at mastering the ball."
"We have to be prepared to suffer. So, when you look at the footage from the opponent to find out what will happen, there are so many qualities on their side. However, we are also working hard," Alisson told TNT Sports.
Alisson's nine saves were the most of a goalkeeper who also recorded a clean-sheet in Champions League games this season.
"All the efforts the team made and in the end, like Harvey who came in and scored, were incredible. A great story for us, a great night," said Alisson.
Arne Slot also praised his goalkeeper after Liverpool's unexpected Paris victory.
"I don't think I've ever worked with goalkeepers playing at this level, which is a natural thing (because) he is the best in the world."
"I've had some really good players, but I've never had the best goalkeeper in the world. I think he's the best goalkeeper in the world. He showed it today," said Arne Slot.
In fact, the winner's singles goal scorer, Elliott, did not want to be euphoric alone. He also praised his teammates after he gave important moments in the game with his first touch, 47 seconds after he was sent off the bench.
"To be honest, it's all thanks to the team. You can see they get a little tired towards the end. That's because of the team's work ethic."
"Talking about PSG, they created a lot of chances, but obviously thanks to this player (Alisson) and defense (we won)."
"It was a very solid game in defense, in my opinion. It was up to me to take advantage of the opportunity and fortunately it came in," said Elliott.
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