Paris Saint-Germain stunned Manchester City with a 4–2 victory, recovering from a two-goal deficit in a thrilling clash held yesterday in France.
The game began with both teams locked at 0–0 in the first half, though tensions were high. Notably, Nuno Mendes received a yellow card in the 23rd minute, and a goal by Achraf Hakimi was disallowed due to an offside ruling in the 45th minute.
Manchester City surged ahead after the break. Jack Grealish opened the scoring in the 50th minute, followed shortly by Erling Haaland’s strike in the 53rd, putting City up 2–0.
PSG mounted an incredible comeback in the second half. Ousmane Dembélé narrowed the gap with a goal in the 56th minute, assisted by Bradley Barcola. Four minutes later, Barcola equalised with a stunning finish in the 60th minute. By the 78th minute, PSG had taken the lead thanks to a clinical shot from João Neves, assisted by Vitinha. Lucas Hernandez extended the advantage in the 81st minute, and Gonçalo Ramos sealed the victory with a final goal in added time.
This remarkable turnaround showcased PSG’s resilience and tactical brilliance. Following the match, PSG’s coach commented: “This win was about belief and teamwork. We proved our strength as a unit.”
The result leaves the competition wide open, raising stakes for both teams in their quest for further advancement.
