'We were in survival mode' - Slot on Liverpool defeat to PSG

Arne Slot said Liverpool were in “survival mode” after their 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.

BBC Sport reported Slot’s post-match comments shortly after full time, with the Liverpool manager suggesting his side were fortunate to leave Paris with only a two-goal deficit. PSG controlled much of the contest and took charge of the tie.

Liverpool were outplayed for long spells and Mohamed Salah did not start the match, staying on the bench throughout the game. The result leaves PSG in a strong position ahead of the second leg.

The match was played on April 8, 2026, and followed PSG’s 2-0 home win over Liverpool at the Parc des Princes.

Slot’s remarks framed the result as damage limitation rather than a competitive first-leg performance, underlining the scale of Liverpool’s task in the return fixture.