Evening Standard
·20 janvier 2025
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·20 janvier 2025
Giants of the continent facing crunch showdown to keep European dreams alive
Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City meet in a huge Champions League clash later this week.
The champions of France and England respectively would have been expected to reach the knockout stages in rather routine fashion before a ball was kicked but that has not proven to be the case.
Both sides are struggling towards the bottom of the play-off spots in the Champions League table after disappointing campaigns thus far.
PSG beat Lens 2-1 on Saturday to prepare for the game, while Pep Guardiola’s side smashed Ipswich 6-0.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
PSG vs Man City is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off time on Wednesday 22 January 2025.
The Parc des Princes in Paris, France will host.
TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.
LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has completed his move from Napoli to join PSG, however his new club will not be able to register him for European involvement until after the league phase is over.
Marquinhos is expected to miss out due to a groin strain.
City were missing Nathan Ake and John Stones for Sunday’s game, although Ruben Dias is fit again.
Oscar Bobb is back in training but may well be eased back into action. Rodri is a long-term injury absence.
Big boost: Oscar Bobb is back in training for Man City
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It will be another huge test of City’s recent progress but Guardiola’s side are showing real signs of progress.
Man City to win 2-1.
PSG wins: 1
Draws: 2
Man City wins: 4
PSG to win: 29/20
Draw: 11/4
Man City to win: 8/5
Odds via Betfair and subject to change.