Liverpool's Stunning Smash and Grab Upset PSG in Champions League as Bayern Munich Cruises

Liverpool pulled off a stunning 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash, with teenager Harvey Elliott scoring the winning goal just minutes before the final whistle. Despite PSG's dominance at the Parc des Princes, it was the English side who walked away with the crucial away goal. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich asserted their dominance with a convincing 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in their own first-leg encounter. With Khvicha Kvaratskhelia having a goal disallowed for offside, Arne Slot's team held firm in defense to secure a vital lead heading into the second leg at Anfield. Liverpool and Bayern Munich are now in strong positions to advance to the quarter-finals of the competition.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker made several crucial saves as PSG had 28 attempts on goal but could not replicate the finishing that had allowed them to score 21 goals in their last five Champions League outings.

"It was probably the performance of my life," Alisson told TNT Sports. 

"To go away with a win over here was probably a bit more than we deserved," added Slot.

If Liverpool finish the job at home next Tuesday, they could face Aston Villa in the quarter-finals, but PSG coach Luis Enrique said his side will have "nothing to lose".

"We deserved to win clearly, we created a lot of chances," said the Spaniard. "Football is unfair many times and you have to accept that."

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern closed in on the last eight with a first win over Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen in seven matches.

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The England captain headed in Michael Olise's superb cross to give Bayern the lead at the Allianz Arena.

Jamal Musiala added a second early in the second half when Leverkusen goalkeeper Matej Kovar let an innocuous delivery into the box from Joshua Kimmich slip from his grasp.

Bayern lost Manuel Neuer to injury before the night went from bad to worse for Leverkusen, who had Nordi Mukiele sent off.

Kane rounded off the scoring from the penalty spot following a VAR review after he was impeded by Edmond Tapsoba.

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"It was a really big step in the right direction. We've struggled against this side over the last couple of years," Kane told DAZN.

A downbeat Alonso admitted it would take a remarkable turn of events for Leverkusen to overturn the deficit.

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"In football we've seen big miracles quite often and we almost need one," he said.

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