PSG 4-2 Manchester City: Player Ratings From City's Collapse in Paris

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·22. Januar 2025

PSG 4-2 Manchester City: Player Ratings From City's Collapse in Paris

In the highlight fixture of the day in the Champions League between two teams desperate for a victory, PSG defeated Manchester City 4–2 at the Parc des Princes.

Both teams looked cautious in the first half. Chances were few and far between, with an emphasis in defending well and maintaining a well structured shape taking center stage.

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The first half script completely flipped for the second 45 minutes. Quickly out of the tunnel, Jack Grealish, who had just come in as a substitute, found a rebound inside the box and fired City into the lead. Only three minutes later, another fortunate bounce inside the box set up Erling Haaland to double City's lead. Once again, three minutes later, Bradley Barcola found Ousmane Dembele—another substitute—to bring PSG within one.

PSG dominated the rest of the way. When the clock hit the hour mark, Désiré Doué fired a shot that hit the crossbar and Barcola was there to tap in the rebound and bring the game level. With less than 15 minutes to go, João Neves got to the end of a long cross and headed home PSG's third to complete the comeback. Deep into stoppage time, Joško Gvardiol gifted Gonçalo Ramos PSG's fourth, capping off City's collapse.

Pep Guardiola's side now enter the final matchweek of the Champions League league phase on the outside looking in of the playoff places. If they fail to beat Club Brugge next week, Manchester City will be eliminated from the Champions League. PSG deservedly took all three points and catapulted into the playoff places, overtaking City in the standings.

Player ratings from the night below.