PSG shattered Liverpool's dream of a double.

On the 12th (Korean time), PSG achieved a 1-0 victory thanks to Ousmane Dembélé's goal in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 held at Anfield in Liverpool, England, during the 2024-2025 season.

After losing the first leg 0-1 on the 6th, PSG advanced to extra time where the match was still undecided, ultimately progressing to a penalty shootout and winning 4-2.

Lee Kang-in entered the match as a substitute for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the 11th minute of the first half of extra time and played for 20 minutes. He watched the team's dramatic turnaround victory without taking part as a penalty taker.

PSG will compete for a semifinal ticket against the winner of the Aston Villa-Club Brugge matchup. There was a remarkable upset in this tournament, as PSG, which finished 15th in the league phase, defeated 1st-place Liverpool after a fierce battle. On that day, Liverpool used a 4-2-3-1 formation. Goalkeeper Alisson was on the field, with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, and Andy Robertson forming the defense. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister held the midfield. Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai, Luis Díaz played in the second line, with Diogo Jota leading the attack.

PSG faced Liverpool with a 4-3-3 formation. Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was on the field, and Nuno Mendes, William Pacho, Marquinhos, and Achraf Hakimi built the defense. The midfield consisted of Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, and João Neves, while Bradley Barcola, Kvaratskhelia, and Ousmane Dembélé took the front line. Lee Kang-in waited on the bench.

PSG balanced the game. In the 12th minute of the first half, during a counterattack, Dembélé passed the ball to Barcola on the right. Barcola attempted a low cross, which Dembélé rushed to meet. The ball deflected off a defender and turned into a loose ball, which Dembélé followed up on to score. The aggregate score was tied at 1-1.

The first half ended with PSG leading due to Dembélé's goal. If things continued this way, they would head to extra time. In the second half, Liverpool shook the net. In the 7th minute of the second half, Arnold's first shot inside the box was blocked by a defender. The second shot hit the goalpost and bounced back, and Arnold attempted a low cross with his left foot that was pushed in by Szoboszlai. However, the goal was canceled due to an earlier offside call.

Ultimately, the match went to extra time. Liverpool substituted Curtis Jones for Mac Allister, while PSG brought on Warren Zaire-Emery for Fabian Ruiz. Just 2 minutes into extra time, a corner kick situation saw Beraldo attempt a header that grazed past the goalpost.

In the 10th minute of extra time, Lee Kang-in was substituted in for Kvaratskhelia. Liverpool replaced Díaz with Cody Gakpo in hopes of turning the tide.

In the 9th minute of the second half of extra time, Salah, who received the ball on the right, was brought down in the box. No foul was called, and during the ensuing attack, Lee Kang-in attempted a left-footed shot that went straight to Alisson. PSG's offensive continued. In the 12th minute of the second half of extra time, Lee Kang-in again attempted a sharp left-footed shot, but it went straight to goalkeeper Alisson.

Just before the end of the match, Gonçalo Hamos replaced João Neves as a preparation for the penalty shootout. One minute of stoppage time was given. The away team smiled in the penalty shootout. PSG's first penalty taker, Vitinha, aimed for the corner with a right-footed shot that Alisson managed to touch, but it still went in. Liverpool's first penalty taker, Salah, successfully converted with a left-footed shot.

PSG's second penalty taker, Hamos, precisely hit the lower left corner. Liverpool's second penalty taker, Núñez, was stopped by Donnarumma.

PSG's third penalty taker, Dembélé, expertly placed the shot into the right corner. Liverpool's fourth penalty taker, Curtis Jones, saw his kick saved by Donnarumma, further tilting the balance of the match. PSG's final penalty taker, Duhé, succeeded, leading PSG to a dramatic advancement to the quarterfinals.

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