Key stats: Paris vs Liverpool

Men's football•08 Apr 2026 12:00

History, stakes and keys to the match! Check out the key facts and figures ahead of kick-off in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool FC at the Parc des Princes this Wednesday 8 April (21:00).

Six players have represented both teams: Nicolas Anelka, Hugo Ekitiké, David Ngog, Momo Sissoko, Mamadou Sakho and Georginio

Paris Saint-Germain have already played six official matches against Liverpool (3-0 in Paris on 10 April 1997, 0-2 in Liverpool on 24 April 1997 in the Cup Winners’ Cup semi-final, 2-3 on 18 September 2018, 2-1 on 28 November 2018 in the UEFA Champions League group stage, 0-1 on 5 March 2025, 1-0 a.e.t. / 4-1 on pens. on 11 March 2025 in the UEFA Champions League round of 16). The record between the two sides stands at three wins and three defeats.

Paris have faced eight English clubs in competitive matches: Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle, Aston Villa and Tottenham (in chronological order). England is second only to Spain (ten clubs faced by Les Rouge et Bleu) and ahead of Germany and Italy (seven).

Paris have played 13 matches against English clubs since January 2025 (Manchester City 4-2, Liverpool 0-1 and 1-0 a.e.t. / 4-1 on pens., Aston Villa 3-1 and 2-3, Arsenal 1-0 and 2-1, Chelsea 0-3, Tottenham 2-2 / 4-3 on penalties and 5-3, Newcastle 1-1, Chelsea 5-2 and 3-0), with a record of eight wins, two draws and three defeats.

Paris have played in 16 European quarter-finals for a record of nine qualifications and six eliminations.

Paris Saint-Germain have played 21 matches against English clubs at the Parc des Princes, with a record of ten wins, six draws and five defeats.

The Parisians will play their 44th match against an English club tonight. Previously they have faced Arsenal (seven matches), Aston Villa (two matches), Chelsea (11 matches), Liverpool (six matches), Manchester City (eight matches), Manchester United (four matches), Newcastle (three matches) and Tottenham (two matches) – for a record of 16 wins, 11 draws and 16 defeats.

Against Liverpool, Vitinha could make his 50th UEFA Champions League appearance for Paris.

117

With 117 matches played in the UEFA Champions League, Marquinhos is Paris Saint-Germain's appearance leader in European competitions.

185

The first leg against Liverpool will be Paris's 184th UEFA Champions League (formerly the European Champion Clubs’ Cup) match. The Parisians' record stands at 100 wins, 33 draws and 51 defeats.

305

Paris Saint-Germain have played 305 European matches, with a record of 162 wins, 66 draws and 77 defeats. Note: these figures include the UEFA Super Cup and the Intertoto Cup.

Neymar Jr v. Liverpool (2-1), 28/11/2018

Michel Kollarmichelkollar

Key stats: Paris vs Liverpool

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