19, September 2018

Liverpool start Champions League with brilliant 3-2 victory over PSG ⁰

English Premier League Club Liverpool have started the new season of UEFA Champions League with a brilliant 3-2 victory against French Giants PSG at Anfield.

Paris Saint-Germain’s French goalkeeper Alphonse Areola (C) saves a shot from a corner during the UEFA Champions League group C football match between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 18, 2018. (AFP)

Liverpool’s English striker Daniel Sturridge celebrates with teammates after scoring the team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League group C football match between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 18, 2018. (AFP)

The 2017 Champions League Runners-up took the lead when Daniel Sturridge scored with a thumping header in the 30th minute.

6 minutes later, James Milner doubled the lead for the Merseyside Reds from the spot. PSG managed to pull a goal back before half-time through Belgian Defender Thomas Meunier, who netted with a smart finish from inside the box.

Paris Saint-Germain’s French striker Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring the second goal during the UEFA Champions League group C football match between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on September 18, 2018. (AFP)

The French Player scored the equalizer for the visitors with 8 minutes reaming from inside the area. But, Roberto Firmino of Brazil came off the bench and scored the winner for Liverpool, moments before the final whistle.