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With the Football Race David Beckham watching in the stands, the Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson organized a show that was suitable for a king.
“I think that is the best performance of my life,” said the reds no 1. That is a bold call given some of the challenging exhibitions that he has put in recent years to consolidate in the conversation to the best guardian of the Era of the Premier League.
But this was definitely the type of heroic that will become folklore if Liverpool won its seventh European Cup in Munich this season.
Without him, Arne Slot's men would have been dead and buried by the half time.
In general, the local team had 27 shots at the two of Liverpool. Alisson made 10 rescues but, beyond the statistics, he also took command of his penalty area as a drilling sergeant and exuded an aura of calm in a background that, despite his entire challenge, seemed unstable.
The English elected champions were strangled by Paris Saint-Germain and needed to ride their fate sometimes, in particular the marginal decision of off-game that saw Kvicha Kvarathskhelia having an early goal marked and Ibrahima Konate obtaining a reprimand of the VAR.
The Liverpool goalkeeper, Alisson, performed a top -level performance to help Liverpool beat the PSG
French giants could not find a road beyond Alisson despite their 27 shots at night
The football galan as David Beckham (in the photo) attended Parc des princes
Konate, born in Paris, pushed Bradley Barcola when he had finished and would not have complained if the referee caused a foul and sent the French to an early bath. On the other hand, however, he stayed and played an important role in the effort of the Liverpool rear.
Slot has recently been in the news for allegedly telling an arbitrator that “it will blame you” if Liverpool does not win the Premier League.
However, in the Champions League, the head of the Reds can end up thanking the officials if they now win the competition.
Tongue on the cheek with that comment, of course, as a team of this standard does not need to trust luck. But we do not joke when we make the statement that Alisson's exhibition was the best individual performance of the Liverpool season.
Luis Enrique had Slot's men in strangulation but, for their credit, they refused to take advantage or throw in the towel.
The Red Chief said on Tuesday that his men had to 'suffer' to obtain a positive result in the French capital and that they did it in the first half.
This season has had to do with Liverpool's attack brightness: a game rarely passes when Mohamed Salah does not break a record. But this party was its mental resilience, patience and defensive steel. To be European champions, the three attributes are necessary.
You also need a world -class goalkeeper and there are not many walking on the planet better than Alisson. He rescued his team again and again here. If Salah scored a hat-trick, the Brazilian goalkeeper would still have been a party man. He was so good.
Without Alisson, Arne Slot's men would have been dead and buried for part time
The PSG stars were stunned that the ball could not pass beyond the Brazilian
It has not always been easy for Alisson in the last 18 months. He fought in the Europa League last season and injuries have been too common.
The Saudi Arabia clubs had shown interest, but felt that he had more to offer at the higher level. Before last night, he had not reached their peak this season, but many consider them the best goalkeeper of the Premier League, or even the world.
And so, in Paris Fashion Week, there was no doubt that the PSG was the smartest attire in the city, but the exhibition of Liverpool may not have been the most modern, it was undoubtedly efficient and did the job, largely thanks to its guardian.