Germain's mission to land the Champions League has often been laboured — but they have changed for the better this season

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique saw the positives after their Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The French champions bossed the Premier League leaders at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their last-16 clash but ultimately came away with nothing.

Germain have named their starting lineup for the massive game against Liverpool today, in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie.

Paris Saint-Germain dominated at home to Liverpool in the Champions League, with 27 shots to their opponents' two, but Harvey Elliott struck late to give the visitors the win

Germain's wasteful finishing came back to haunt the French team on Wednesday when it lost 1-0 to Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Elliott’s shot was their first shot on target — and that was all that mattered. Arne Slot’s side had survived two early let-offs — a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia goal ruled out after his left heel was ruled to be offside and Ibrahima Konate staying on the pitch after a VAR review of a possible foul on Bradley Barcola — and went in level at half time.

Liverpool are in France aiming to take a major step towards the Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain tonight. The Reds are set for the first leg of their last 16 tie as they