Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Manchester City 4-1 in a Champions League league stage match. The defending European champions, PSG, scored three unanswered goals in the first half, showcasing a strong performance.
Pep Guardiola, the former Manchester City manager, was present at the Etihad Stadium for the first time since his departure last season. He watched from the stands as his former team faced a formidable PSG side.
In the second half, Manchester City showed defiance, with Erling Haaland scoring two goals. However, Maghnes Akliouche's goal for PSG made the score 4-1. PSG also missed a late penalty, taken by Ferran Torres.
The PSG starting XI included seven players from the 30-strong Ballon d’Or shortlist, with three more among their substitutes.