Arsenal & Russo punished as Lyon snatch UWCL advantage

Chelsea's date with destiny: Can Blues finally take down Barca?

Maresca should focus on winning, not arguing with Chelsea fans

The best Didier Drogba interview you'll ever read

Manchester United's craziest European comebacks - ranked

Editors' Picks

WATCH: Son's priceless reaction as he's asked if he's better than Salah

How to buy Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Copa del Rey tickets

Scotland World Cup 2026 qualifying: Group, fixtures & results 

Santos Laguna vs Monterrey: Stream, TV & where to watch

Where to watch Ronaldo's Al-Nassr games: Stream & TV info

How to buy Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad Copa del Rey tickets

Where to watch & stream MLS games live

Man Utd live stream and TV channel broadcast info

<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Rooney blamed Van Dijk for Dembele's goal</li><li>Pointed out Liverpool's defensive errors</li><li>Reds crashed out of Champions League</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><a href="https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2ivxLJJhzdzbJdwo0n"><strong>Follow GOAL on WhatsApp!</strong></a> 🟢📱</td></tr></tbody></table>

'Wrong in so many ways' - Wayne Rooney points blame at 'lazy' Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool's Champions League defeat to PSG

Ligue 1

Nantes

Paris Saint-Germain

Premier League

Liverpool

Tottenham

<p>Liverpool carried a one-goal advantage to Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 fixture against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, but <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/winners-losers-psg-liverpool-champions-league-gigi-donnarumma-mohamed-salah/blt2964ebcae0cf4457" target="_blank">Ousmane Dembele was quick to draw the French side level on aggregate</a> as he scored the opener in the 12th minute of the match. The goal proved pivotal for the French champions, who eventually progressed to the quarter-finals after a 4-1 penalty shootout victory.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Ex-Manchester United star and pundit Wayne Rooney was extremely critical of Reds talisman Van Dijk as he claimed that the Dutchman didn't make enough effort to stay with Dembele before his decisive goal. Speaking on <em>Amazon Prime</em>, Rooney said: "This goal from Liverpool’s point of view is wrong in so many different ways. They are trying to press the ball, Van Dijk gets lazy. If you watch Van Dijk, he leaves a massive gap [to Dembele]. If you switch off for one second at this level, you get punished."</p>

WHAT WAYNE ROONEY SAID

<p>The 39-year-old also claimed that the Ligue 1 giants deserved to progress to the next round as they were the better side over the two legs. "When you lose in a penalty shoot-out, it hurts – it’s cruel when you lose on penalties. PSG, I think, over the two legs, were probably the better team… probably deserved to go through and will be delighted. The penalties were fantastic. You can see PSG have worked on their penalties," Rooney added.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>After the disappointment in Europe, Arne Slot's wounded Liverpool team will aim to bag their first trophy of the season as they take on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup on Sunday.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?

'Wrong in so many ways' - Wayne Rooney points blame at 'lazy' Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool's Champions League defeat to PSG | Goal.com

Wayne Rooney accused Virgil van Dijk of &quot;lazy&quot; defending for PSG&apos;s decisive goal as Liverpool crashed out of Champions League on Tuesday night.

&apos;Wrong in so many ways&apos; - Wayne Rooney points blame at &apos;lazy&apos; Virgil van Dijk for Liverpool&apos;s Champions League defeat to PSG

Next matches