Dismal Man City risk elimination as PSG complete remarkable comeback victory
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Paris saint Germain beat Manchester City at Parc des Princes || Image credit: Imago

Dismal Man City risk elimination as PSG complete remarkable comeback victory

Faruq Ibrahim 23:00 - 22.01.2025

Paris Saint-Germain pushed Manchester City down to the elimination places after sealing a remarkable comeback victory at Parc des Princes.

Manchester City's defensive frailties were laid bare once again, as they saw a two-goal lead slip, eventually losing 3-2 to French champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Despite PSG's dominance, Manchester City shocked the Parc des Princes with two quickfire goals after halftime. That was the spark Luis Enrique's side needed, as they roused themselves, scoring four unreplied goals to beat the Cityzens.

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While PSG had the bulk of possession, chances were few and far between for both sides. Erling Haaland's header from Phil Foden's cross was comfortably saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma, while Fabian Ruiz's effort from a corner was cleared off the line by Josko Gvardiol.

As the half drew to a close, Donnarumma produced a crucial near-post save to deny Savinho, and Nuno Mendes' subsequent breakaway was thwarted by a marginal offside call. 

The second half got off to a blistering start, with Manuel Akanji's surging run down the right wing creating the opening goal. Bernardo Silva's shot was parried into the path of substitute Jack Grealish, who slotted home with ease. Grealish's impact was immediate, and his next touch set up Haaland for a simple tap-in just three minutes later.

However, PSG responded swiftly, with Ousmane Dembele reducing the deficit with a clinical finish following Bradley Barcola's direct run. Barcola then restored parity with a composed finish after Desire Doue’s effort struck the crossbar. 

PSG's pressure eventually told, as Joao Neves headed home Vitinha's set-piece at the back post to complete the turnaround.  Goncalo Ramos compounded City's misery with a' stoppage-time strike, sealing a vital victory for Les Parisiens. The win lifts PSG into the qualification spots, while City slips outside the play-off positions, leaving their knockout hopes hanging in the balance.

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