Paris Saint-Germain produced a ruthless attacking efficiency to beat Manchester City in a six-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium, handing the hosts a painful Champions League defeat.
City struggled to comprise the reigning European champions in the primary half, conceding three targets earlier than the break. Despite a much-improved efficiency after half-time, Enzo Maresca’s aspect couldn’t full a comeback as PSG capitalised on their defensive weaknesses.
The match was additionally notable for the return of former City supervisor Pep Guardiola, who watched from the stands, whereas the house supporters created an environment of defiance following the membership’s discovering of breaches of Premier League monetary guidelines.
PSG tear City aside earlier than half-time
PSG took the lead in the thirteenth minute when Desire Doue beat Gianluigi Donnarumma with a low end.
The guests doubled their benefit simply two minutes later, with Doue turning supplier as his exact cross discovered Ousmane Dembele, who headed dwelling.
City struggled to deal with PSG’s motion and mixture play, and the French aspect struck once more in the thirty second minute. Vitinha completed clinically after wonderful link-up play between Maghnes Akliouche and Warren Zaire-Emery to offer the guests a three-goal lead.
Maresca responded with three half-time substitutions, and City regarded way more harmful after the restart.
Erling Haaland decreased the deficit eight minutes into the second half, assembly Iliman Ndiaye’s cross with a flicked header to offer the house aspect renewed hope.
Donnarumma’s error halts City comeback
City’s momentum was checked in the 62nd minute when Akliouche’s effort initially appeared to have been saved by Donnarumma, just for the ball to drop behind the goalkeeper and cross the road.
Haaland struck once more as City continued to push ahead, whereas PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov produced a exceptional save to disclaim the Norwegian a 3rd purpose.
PSG had one other alternative to make the closing levels extra dramatic once they have been awarded a late penalty, however Donnarumma redeemed himself by saving Ferran Torres’ effort.
Despite City’s improved second-half efficiency, PSG held on to safe an vital Champions League away.
