Why we lost to PSG — Pep Guardiola opens up as Man City face elimination

Why we lost to PSG — Pep Guardiola opens up as Man City face elimination

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 08:52 - 23.01.2025

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has explained why his team lost 4-2 to PSG in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted that Paris Saint-Germain outplayed his team from start to finish in their Champions League meeting in Paris.

The Premier League champions squandered a two-goal lead, ultimately losing 4-2 to Luis Enrique's rampant side.

Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland scored for City in quick succession, but PSG staged a stunning comeback, thanks to goals from Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, Joao Neves, and Goncalo Ramos.

Speaking to TNT Sport after the game, Guardiola said: "First-half they had moments, one or two, we had one or two in terms of chances. But they were better."

He continued: "It was 0-2, we were fine, we scored a goal within five minutes [of the restart], they scored a goal after five minutes and we could not control."

"The first goal they gave us, they were a little bit knocked out, and in that moment they lifted, but they were better. They were quicker, faster, won the duels, one more man in the middle, and we could not cope."

"All we can do now is accept the defeat because the best team won, and we have a last chance at home against Brugge; if we win, we qualify…"

City have an opportunity to qualify but they must defeat Brugge at home next week. Anything short of a win sends the 2023 champions packing.

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