Arjun Menon
As Paris Saint-Germain prepare to face Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, history offers a fascinating insight into this evenly matched European rivalry. Across six previous meetings, there is very little to separate the two sides — a rare balance at the highest level of European football.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
| Stat | PSG | Liverpool |
| Wins | 3 | 3 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 6 | 6 |
The numbers tell a clear story: perfect balance. Each team has won three matches, scored six goals, and never drawn — highlighting just how decisive and high-intensity these encounters tend to be. Across all six games, matches between PSG and Liverpool have averaged over 2.5 goals, reinforcing their reputation for attacking, open football.
All Six Meetings
| Date | Match | Competition |
| Mar 11, 2025 | PSG 1-0 Liverpool (PSG won 4-1 on pens; 1-1 agg) | UCL Round of 16, 2nd Leg |
| Mar 5, 2025 | PSG 0-1 Liverpool | UCL Round of 16, 1st Leg |
| Nov 28, 2018 | PSG 2-1 Liverpool | UCL Group Stage |
| Sep 18, 2018 | Liverpool 3-2 PSG | UCL Group Stage |
| Apr 24, 1997 | Liverpool 2-0 PSG | Cup Winners’ Cup Semi-Final, 2nd Leg |
| Apr 10, 1997 | PSG 3-0 Liverpool | Cup Winners’ Cup Semi-Final, 1st Leg |
Notably, every match has produced a winner. Not a single draw in six meetings — underlining how finely poised yet decisive this rivalry always is.
Key Historical Matches
1996/97 Cup Winners’ Cup Semi-Final PSG dominated the first leg 3-0 at Parc des Princes, with goals from Leonardo, Benoît Cauet, and Jérôme Leroy. Liverpool mounted a spirited fightback at Anfield two weeks later, with Robbie Fowler and Mark Wright scoring to win 2-0 — but it wasn’t enough to overturn the deficit. PSG advanced 3-2 on aggregate before eventually losing the final to Barcelona.
2018/19 Champions League Group Stage A thrilling exchange between two of Europe’s heavyweights. Liverpool won a dramatic opener 3-2 at Anfield — Roberto Firmino scoring a last-gasp winner in the 92nd minute — before PSG responded with a 2-1 victory in the return fixture in Paris.
2024/25 Champions League Round of 16 One of the tightest ties yet. Liverpool won 1-0 in the first leg at Parc des Princes through a late Harvey Elliott goal. PSG levelled the tie with a 1-0 win in the second leg at Anfield, sending the contest to penalties, where they prevailed 4-1 to advance to the quarter-finals.
Top Scorers in PSG vs Liverpool Matches
| Player | Team | Goals |
| James Milner | Liverpool | 2 |
| Robbie Fowler | Liverpool | 1 |
| Mark Wright | Liverpool | 1 |
| Ousmane Dembélé | PSG | 1 |
No player has dominated this fixture. James Milner leads with two goals — both penalties, scored in the 2018 group stage games — while contributions have been spread across both squads and across three decades.
Key Trends & Insights
No draws in six meetings — every encounter has produced a winner. The even goal split (6-6) reflects genuine tactical balance across the years. PSG hold the most recent knockout edge, having eliminated Liverpool on penalties in 2025, but Liverpool have shown they can win in Paris — most recently in March of that same year. Home advantage has rarely been decisive: both teams have lost in their own stadiums in this fixture.
Final Verdict
The PSG vs Liverpool head-to-head is as balanced as it gets in European football. Six games. Six winners. No draws. Equal goals. As they meet again on the biggest stage, one thing history makes clear: expect drama, goals, and another decisive result.