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Apr 2026
11m 28s

FOOTBALL DAILY: Slot's Liverpool machine...

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On Wednesday's Football Daily Phil Egan has the key stories from the Champions League and looks ahead to tonight's action in the Europa League.

Liverpool’s quarter-final hopes are in jeopardy after a 2–0 first-leg defeat away to Paris Saint-Germain.

Arne Slot’s side failed to register a shot on target in a disappointing performance in Paris.

Slot defended his decision to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench, saying there was little chance of scoring.

Luis Enrique praised PSG’s creativity, with goals from Désiré Doué and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia coming from open play.

Barcelona’s Champions League ambitions suffer following a 2–0 home loss to Atletico Madrid.

Hansi Flick criticised VAR after a controversial handball incident that did not result in a penalty.

Pau Cubarsi’s red card proved decisive as Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth put Atletico in control.

Europa League quarter-final action includes Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest in important first-leg ties.

Troy Parrott looks to continue AZ Alkmaar’s Europa Conference League run against Shakhtar Donetsk.

Crystal Palace striker Eddie Nketiah faces another injury setback ahead of their clash with Fiorentina.

Off The Ball returns with live League of Ireland commentary as St. Patrick’s Athletic host Shamrock Rovers.

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