Manchester City’s Champions League hopes are hanging by a thread after they squandered a two-goal lead to suffer a 4-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain at Parc des Princes.
On a stormy night in Paris, Pep Guardiola’s side once again showed the defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued them throughout a difficult season.
Despite taking control early in the second half with quickfire goals from Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland, City collapsed under PSG’s relentless attacking pressure.
Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola responded swiftly to level the match before the hour mark. Dembélé then rattled the crossbar before Joao Neves punished City’s defensive lapse with a header from Vitinha’s free-kick. The drama continued into stoppage time, where a VAR review confirmed Gonçalo Ramos’ thunderous strike, sealing a commanding PSG victory.
PSG HAVE JUST COME BACK FROM 2-0 DOWN TO LEAD 3-2 OVER MAN CITY!
MAN CITY NOW SIT IN THE ELIMINATION ZONE WITH ONE MATCH LEFT 😱 pic.twitter.com/XXdiLRSo2t
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 22, 2025
With City sitting 25th in the standings, they must win their final group-stage match against Club Brugge at home to keep their Champions League dreams alive.