UEFA Champions League 2025/26: PSG vs Liverpool Preview, Prediction, TV channels & Predicted Lineup
Europe’s elite converge on the French capital as reigning champions PSG host a wounded Liverpool side at the Parc des Princes. With the Reds reeling from a heavy domestic defeat, can they silence the Parisian cauldron?
Match Facts
PSG are on a rampant four-game winning streak across all competitions, including an 8–2 aggregate destruction of Chelsea in the previous round. Conversely, Liverpool travel to Paris following a morale-depleting 4–0 loss to Manchester City in the FA Cup quarterfinals.
The historical record is perfectly balanced with three wins apiece from six meetings. However, PSG knocked Liverpool out in the Round of 16 last season via a penalty shootout at Anfield.
Liverpool are without the talismanic Alisson Becker (muscle injury), leaving Giorgi Mamardashvili to face a PSG attack that has scored 12 goals in its last three matches.
Key stars Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes (PSG), alongside Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), are all one booking away from a suspension in the return leg.
Predicted Lineup
Paris Saint-Germain: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz; Ekitike
Prediction of AI
The psychological momentum heavily favors Luis Enrique's side. PSG’s fluid front three, led by the electric Kvaratskhelia and Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé, will look to exploit a Liverpool defense that appeared fragile against City. While Arne Slot’s men have the tactical quality to snatch an away goal—especially with Alexander Isak potentially returning from the bench—the power and pace of the Parisian midfield should dictate the tempo. Expect a high-octane affair where the hosts take a significant step toward the semifinals.
Predicted Score: PSG 3–1 Liverpool
Kick Off Time?
Competition: UEFA Champions League (Quarter-final, 1st Leg)
Kick-off (GMT): 19:00, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Stadium: Parc des Princes, Paris, France
How to Watch in the UK and US?
United Kingdom: The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with streaming available via the discovery+ app.
United States: Live coverage is available on CBS (English) and TUDN or Univision (Spanish). Fans can also stream the action via Paramount+ and ViX.
TV Channel and Live Stream: You can also follow Xscore808.com live updates for other countries.
