PSG defeats Manchester City in Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Etihad Stadium in a match that saw PSG take control early and maintain their lead despite a strong second-half response from City.

PSG dominates first half with strong play

The Parisians took a 3-0 lead into halftime, with Désiré Doué scoring the opening goal in the 13th minute. His goal came after a magnificent pass from Fabian Ruiz, and he followed it up with an assist for Ousmane Dembélé shortly after.

Doué shines as man of the match

Doué was rated 8.5/10 by Maxifoot and named man of the match. Additional goals were scored by Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha, with the latter's goal coming from a cross by Achraf Hakimi that was deflected by Warren Zaïre-Emery.

Manchester City fights back in second half

Despite the strong first half, PSG faced challenges in the second half as Manchester City fought back, scoring two goals through Erling Haaland. However, PSG held on to secure the 4-2 victory.

Luis Enrique praises PSG's performance

The match was described as "passionating, incredible" by Luis Enrique, who noted that PSG pressed effectively in the first half but made errors in the second. His comments reflected the intensity and quality of the match.

International media praises PSG's performance

The performance was widely praised by both French and international media. In England, The Guardian described PSG as playing "football at a completely different level," while BBC praised the "magnificent performance" of the Parisian team.

French media highlights PSG's dominance

In France, L'Équipe called the match "sublime," describing PSG as "extraordinary" in the first half and noting that they won "one of the most beautiful matches in the history of the first phase of the Champions League." Le Parisien highlighted the "crazy match" and stated that PSG "has proven a little more that he is indeed the King of the continent."

Former player praises Doué's impact

Former French international Alain Giresse praised Doué for his impact, noting that he "scores, he makes others score" and is a "decisive player." While PSG's performance was celebrated, some criticism remained regarding the team's vulnerabilities, particularly in the second half.