Paris Saint-Germain delivered a strong performance to beat Liverpool 2-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final encounter in the French capital on Wednesday.

The hosts took control of the tie through goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, putting themselves in a favourable position ahead of the return leg at Anfield.

Doué opened the scoring with a deflected effort that looped over Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, giving PSG an early advantage and energising the home crowd.

Luis Enrique’s side continued to press forward with confidence and composure, dominating key phases of the match against a Liverpool team that struggled to find rhythm.

Kvaratskhelia then doubled the lead with a calm and clinical finish, further strengthening PSG’s grip on the tie and leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb in the second leg.

With a two-goal cushion, the defending champions now head to Anfield with momentum, while Liverpool must produce a strong response at home to keep their Champions League hopes alive.