Virgil van Dijk Offers One-Word Reaction to Liverpool’s Champions League Elimination by PSG | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after leveling Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals after defeating Liverpool 4-1 in a penalty shootout (1-1 on aggregate) Tuesday night at Anfield.

In the shootout, PSG converted all their penalties against Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, but Gianluigi Donnarumma emerged as the hero.

After conceding a penalty to Mohamed Salah, the Italian goalkeeper saved efforts from Darwin Núñez and Curtis Jones, securing PSG’s progression to the next round.

The Parisians made all their penalty kicks, with Desire Doue stepping up to deliver the decisive shot against the Reds. Despite his youth, Doue kept his composure and scored, sending PSG through to the next round.

Virgil van Dijk comments on Liverpool’s elimination

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After the match, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk spoke to Canal+, and the veteran defender used one word to sum up his feelings about the result, knowing that the Reds’ Champions League season is over.

“When it goes to penalties, it’s a lottery; both goalkeepers can save penalties,” van Dijk said (h/t RMC Sport). “And Donnarumma is good in this area. We showed a different face compared to last week. Congratulations to PSG, they were very good in both matches.

“They have the quality to hurt any opponent; their attackers are very dangerous and direct. And their coach, Luis Enrique, has made them a very good team. For a neutral supporter, it was a very good match to watch. There were a lot of ups and downs. The feeling I have is disappointment.

“I’m proud of my teammates, of the reaction, of our first half. But congratulations to PSG and good luck to them. We didn’t manage to score tonight, they were very good. We were also very good, but congratulations to them and good luck for the rest of the competition.”