
Ousmane Dembele scored twice to lead Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, securing a 4-0 aggregate win and a spot in the Champions League semi-finals. The defeat means Liverpool, currently fifth in the Premier League, will end the season without a trophy. Adding to Liverpool's challenges, Hugo Ekitike sustained a serious injury that could prematurely end his season. Manager Arne Slot benched Mohamed Salah for his final Champions League appearance in red, opting for Alexander Isak, who was making his first start since a December leg injury. Salah entered the game after 30 minutes due to Ekitike's injury. Despite some chances for Liverpool, including a disallowed penalty after VAR review, Dembele sealed PSG's progression with goals 18 minutes from time and in stoppage time. PSG will now face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the semi-finals as they aim to retain their Champions League title.
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