Liverpool Fans to Receive Increased Ticket Allocation for PSG Champions League Clash
Liverpool supporters will be present in greater numbers than ever for their team's upcoming UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg against Paris Saint-Germain. UEFA has increased the away ticket allocation for Liverpool fans to 2,367 for the first leg at the Parc des Princes, a significant increase from the 2,000 tickets allocated for their last visit in the 2021-22 competition. The decision to increase the allocation to 5% of the stadium's capacity, as per UEFA regulations, was approved by local authorities after a risk assessment deemed the high-profile European tie a low-risk event, though security will be significantly reinforced around the match.
This marks a notable shift from Liverpool's last visit for a Champions League knockout match in 2022, where the club was limited to the smaller allocation. The increased figure represents exactly 5% of the Parc des Princes's capacity, the maximum away fan allocation permitted by UEFA for European competition. Should the same 5% rule be applied for the return leg at Anfield, it would allow for approximately 3,063 Parisian supporters to attend the second leg in England.
The decision by Parisian police to approve the full allocation follows a relatively trouble-free visit from Liverpool's large traveling support in 2022. The move is seen as a positive step for the atmosphere of the tie and for the safety of all supporters, as it allows for a larger, more controlled away section. The increased allocation will likely ensure a more significant and vocal presence for the Reds in the French capital, potentially boosting the atmosphere inside the Parc des Princes for a crucial first-leg encounter.
For Liverpool, the match represents a significant test under their new manager, with the first leg in Paris on February 18, 2025. The increased away support could provide a crucial boost to the team in a hostile environment, as they aim to secure a positive result to bring back to Anfield. The return of a larger, more traditional away support is a welcome return to pre-pandemic and pre-travel-restriction norms for European knockout football, signaling a move back towards the classic European away-day experience for supporters.
