Man City’s failure at PSG puts them in danger of losing the Champions League.
Manchester City surrendered a two-goal lead to lose to Paris St-Germain at Parc des Princes. Putting their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in jeopardy.
All of City’s weaknesses throughout a season of decline were exposed on a stormy. Rain-soaked night in Paris as Pep Guardiola’s team fell apart in the face of PSG’s speed and inventiveness.
City’s failure at PSG needs to defeat Club Brugge at home next. Wednesday to avoid elimination from the Champions League, where they now sit in 25th place.
After Man City’s failure at appeared to have won the match when replacement. Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland scored twice in the first eight minutes of the second half. It was pure theater in Paris.
However, PSG kept City’s defense on edge all night long and responded right away as Bradley Barcola and replacement Ousmane Dembele tied the score just before the hour.
Following a lengthy video assistant referee (VAR) check, City’s suffering was exacerbated in stoppage time when Goncalo Ramos’ powerful strike gave the scoreline a more realistic appearance. Dembele then struck the bar before the outstanding Joao Neves headed home Vitinha’s free-kick after being left unmarked.
PSG’s strength, speed, and quality allowed for the spectacular comeback that further soured the mood surrounding the Premier League champions this season, even if City hardly deserved the advantage that tight goals from Grealish and Haaland had given them.
