Robertson shines as Neymar flops - the winners and losers from Liverpool's PSG victory

Winner: Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Group C

Liverpool’s whole Champions League path could have been very complicated if they had failed to take the three points that they thoroughly deserved tonight. A point would have severely reduced their chances of winning the group – by the time they play PSG again, the French side will not only have home advantage but will surely have a greater understanding of what Tuchel is trying to achieve.

The three points were not essential, but they have gotten the campaign off on the correct footing, to such an extent it would be a surprise if they failed to top Group C.

And Klopp should take much of the credit. His team executed his tactics perfectly, dominate the vast majority of the game and looked every inch a team capable of going to the final once again.

The German’s selection might have been dictated to an extent by Firmino’s injury, but, aware of the importance of the win, he was willing to take a gamble on the Brazil international at the end. It proved a spectacular success as the substitute scored barely 30 seconds from the end after a dazzling piece of skill.

Small margins can make all the difference in a competition like the Champions League, and that call could make all the difference for the Reds come the spring.