JAKARTA - The fierce match when Paris Saint-Germain left behind first managed to turn things around and win a 4-2 victory over Manchester City. The defeat in the big match of the Champions League at the Parc des Princes Stadium, Paris, Thursday, January 23, 2025 in the morning, made Man City threatened with failing to qualify for the last 16.
The disappointing result of Man City trying to bounce back after experiencing adversity is not only in the English Premier League but also in the Champions League. In European competitions, Man City picked up disappointing results in the previous three matches.
How could I not, Man City was beaten by Sporting Lisbon with a fairly landslide score of 4-1 and then drew 3-3 against Feyenoord. Finally, Pep Guardiola's team did not move at all and were forced to give up Juventus 2-0.
When returning to play away matches in the Champions League, Man City did face an opponent, not easy. PSG is handled by his colleague, Luis Enrique, while on fire. They are at the top of the French Ligue 1 standings and have the ambition to win trophies in the Champions League.
Man City actually started brilliantly by immediately winning 2-0. But they were unable to maintain their lead and even conceded four times. This is the second time Man City have lost up to four goals after being beaten by Sporting.
The defeat sent Man City out of the playoffs. They are in danger of failing to qualify for the last 16 because they are only ranked 25th with eight points. The problem is that only teams are in the ninth to 24 positions who can take part in the playoffs.
The fate of the 2023 Champions League champions will be determined in the last match when Man City host Club Brugge at Etihad. Thursday, January 30, 2025 in the morning WIB. It's just that they still depend on the results of other matches.
Meanwhile, PSG is also still struggling to qualify for the knockout round. The reason is, PSG only occupies the position 22 with 10 points. They had to win the last match against Stuttgart to secure tickets to the playoffs.
PSG Superior In Control Of Football
In the match accompanied by rain, it itself went fiercely. Man City tried to play attacking. However PSG also showed their best performance. Marquinhos et al immediately pressed with offensive play. Appearing at home, PSG is slightly superior in possession of the ball.
However, Man City had threatened PSG's defense through an attack built by striker Erling Haaland. His header, which met Phil Foden's cross, was saved by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
PSG again put pressure on and matched the offensive game of The Cityzens. Towards the end of the first half, the hosts had the opportunity to take the lead when Achraf Hakimi managed to break into Ederson's goal.
However, the referee reviewed the incident via VAR. As a result, the goal was canceled because there was a PSG player, Nuno Mendes, who was offside. The first half ended in a goalless draw.
Entering the second half, Man City showed game aggressiveness. They immediately pressed PSG's defense. The small blue team's efforts were not in vain. Midfielder Jack Grealish managed to complete the opportunity by releasing a wild ball in the 50th minute.
Starting from Bernardo Silva's shot which almost broke into PS's goal but was thwarted. Only the ball then went wild which Grealish finally maximized.
Winning 1-0, Man City are increasingly excited to press the PSG defense. It didn't take long for them to increase their advantage. Within just three minutes, Haaland managed to add goals. Again, goals were created through rebound balls. Haaland easily grabbed a wild ball which changed the score to 2-0.
The loss of two goals in a short time made PSG players immediately rise. They tried to get out of the pressure. PSG's efforts immediately paid off. The hosts finally narrowed down the goal after Ousmane Dembele finished the Bradley Barcola assist in the 56th minute.
Dembele's goal is the 500th one PSG has scored in European competition. The success of the player who entered to replace Lee Kang-in immediately increased the adrenaline of PSG players.
It only took them a few minutes to equalize the score. This time it was Barcola's turn to beat goalkeeper Ederson to change the position to 2-2 in the 60th minute.
In a draw, PSG is increasing the pressure. On the other hand, Man City began to lose power to keep up with the hosts' game. PSG's efforts were not in vain. Midfielder Joao Neves put PSG ahead 3-2 after finishing Vitinha's assist in the 79th minute.
Furthermore, substitute Goncalo Ramos solidified PSG's victory in injury time. The score changed to 4-2 for PS and lasted until the game was over.
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