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PSG defeats Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League

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Paris Saint-Germain secured a 4-2 victory against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in a UEFA Champions League league-phase match. The reigning European champions established early dominance, scoring three goals within the first 35 minutes through Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, and Vitinha. Manchester City attempted a second-half comeback led by Erling Haaland, who scored twice. His performance made him the youngest player to reach 60 Champions League goals, surpassing the previous record held by Lionel Messi. Despite City recording 27 attempts, Maghnes Akliouche scored a fourth goal for PSG following a goalkeeper error by Gianluigi Donnarumma, which Akliouche described as a “fortunate moment” resulting from a missed intervention. Donnarumma later preserved the win by saving a late penalty attempt by Ferran Torres. Following the match, football consultant Medhi Benatia criticized Donnarumma’s performance, suggesting his errors contributed to the outcome. PSG manager Luis Enrique acknowledged that his team benefited from some luck during City’s second-half resurgence, while noting the team's ten-match unbeaten streak against Premier League opponents. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca noted his team’s strong reaction to a difficult start but also highlighted the difficulty of competing against teams that may have had more rest due to the nature of their domestic leagues. Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo expressed frustration over missed opportunities, stating he was “beating himself up” regarding his performance. The match also marked Pep Guardiola’s return to the Etihad Stadium as a spectator. In the aftermath of the defeat, Manchester City is preparing for a Premier League fixture against Ipswich Town. Additionally, City supporters have recently revived a stadium tradition of using inflatable bananas as a display of club history and defiance.

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