Man City v PSG
Match Timeline & MomentumMomentumThis graph shows how much pressure a team applied during the match. Taller columns indicate stronger attacking periods, based on things like possession, shots, goals, big chances, and other key stats.
Commentary
The full-time whistle brings an end to a terrific game of football, as two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium! The French side completely dominated the first half and deservedly took a 3-0 lead into the interval. Doue opened the scoring with a superb strike from distance before turning provider just 99 seconds later for Dembele to double PSG's advantage. Vitinha then added a third, capping off a slick move with a fine curling finish. City could easily have let their heads drop after the restart, but they responded impressively in a second half packed with chances. Haaland pulled one back with a trademark header and threatened to spark an unlikely comeback, only for a costly Donnarumma error to allow Akliouche's long-range effort to spin over the line after the goalkeeper had initially made the save. That felt like the moment the contest slipped away from the hosts just as they were gaining momentum, but City continued to threaten through Gvardiol and Fernandez before Haaland added a second after being picked out inside the box to score his 61st Champions League goal. Ultimately, though, the hosts were punished in the first half and underperformed their superior xG of 2.57 compared to PSG's 1.83. There was still time for late drama as Mendes won a penalty after being brought down by Nunes, but former Sky Blue forward Ferran saw his spot-kick saved by Donnarumma. Luis Enrique's side remain perfect in the league phase and will visit Strasbourg next before a blockbuster clash with Barcelona, while City host Ipswich Town before welcoming AEK Athens. That's all from us here. Until next time, goodbye!
FULL-TIME: MANCHESTER CITY 2-4 PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN
As the game fizzles out, it's been a fine advert for football from both sides. The quality on display has been evident throughout, and that's what everyone wants to be talking about rather than these financial charges that continue to cast a shadow over the occasion.
We're into four minutes of added time at the end of a sensational game of football in Manchester.

Fernandez can hold his head high after an impressive display for City, but his evening is now over. O'Reilly is the latest player sent on from the bench.
DONNARUMMA MAKES THE SAVE FROM THE SPOT! Ferran steps up against his former club looking to add PSG's fifth of the night, but the substitute produces a woeful penalty. He rolls a tame effort that's not even in the corner, and Donnarumma gets down comfortably to make the save.
Shot Map
Team Stats
2.57
Expected Goals
1.82
54%
Possession
46%
9 (33%)
Shots on Goal
10 (67%)
6
Big Chances Created
3
11
Corners Won
2
423 (85%)
Accurate Passes
374 (84%)
58
Duels Won
43
6
Saves
6
10
Fouls Committed
11





