PSG defeat Liverpool 2-0 in Paris to gain strong advantage in Champions League...

Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain moved closer to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 first-leg win over Liverpool in Paris.

CBI News reports that teenager Desire Doue opened the scoring with a deflected effort that looped over goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, before Khvicha Kvaratskhelia calmly added a second goal.

The result gives coach Luis Enrique’s side a strong advantage ahead of the return leg at Anfield.

In Spain, Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Barcelona at Camp Nou after the hosts were reduced to 10 men.

Defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off for bringing down Giuliano Simeone when through on goal.

Julian Alvarez converted the resulting free-kick with a curling effort into the top corner, while Alexander Sorloth sealed the win late on.

Atletico forward Antoine Griezmann said: “We have things to improve and learn from… we’re happy for the win but there’s a long way to go. We’re very far from the semis, we’re 90 or more minutes away… we’re confident but keeping our feet on the ground.”

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo remained optimistic about a comeback.

“It will be tough there but if anyone can do it, it’s us. We’ve got great players, quality, personality, we will look for the comeback,” he said.

Atletico, who have previously lost finals to Real Madrid, strengthened their position after also eliminating Barcelona from the Copa del Rey semi-finals last month.

Barcelona started brightly, with Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, posing a constant threat.

Young star Lamine Yamal faced tight marking, while Nahuel Molina and goalkeeper Juan Musso kept Atletico level before the red card shifted momentum.