Manchester City 2-4 PSG: Maresca suffer first defeat of the season in front of Guardiola

Premier League side, Manchester City, were hammered with a 4-2 defeat by Kings of Europe, Paris Saint-Germaine (PSG), in the League Phase match of the Uefa Champions League on Wednesday 14 October, 2026 at Etihad Stadium in England.

Enzo Maresca’s Cityzens bagged the defeat, their first in the 2026/27 season, right in front of former boss, Pep Guardiola, who was watching from the stands as the magnificent French Ligue 1 defending champions were pounding the Blues mercilessly.

The Les Parisiens, back-to-back Uefa Champions League winners, went in front through Desire Doue with Fabian Ruiz’s assist in the 13th minute.

And, just two (2) minutes after, Doue provided for former Barcelona forward, Ousmane Dembele, who made it two (2) for the visitors.

PSG finished the first half in front with three (3) unreplied goals as Warren Zaire-Emery’s assist was converted by midfielder, Vitinha.

At this point, it became apparent where the quality really dwells as Coach Luis Enrique’s side were outstanding in the first 45 minutes. The visitors were mostly in control even on a foreign soil.

Eight (8) minutes into the second half, Manchester City pulled one back after Norway striker, Erling Haaland, turned home an assist from Senegal national team winger, Iliman Ndiaye.

The goal however was unable to bring the needed confidence and strength for the home side to find their way back into the showdown; and in the 63rd minute, PSG netted their fourth through Maghnes Akliouche after Dembele had provided.

A poor handling by City’s Italian goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, gifted the visitors their fourth goal. He however made sure to make amends after saving a feeble penalty kick from Ferran Torres in the 90th minute.

The Cityzens found their second goal in the 75th minute through Haaland to make it 2-4.

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