Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) finally found their scoring touch in the Champions League, producing a stunning comeback to beat Manchester City 4-2 on Wednesday and revive their campaign. Despite a solid first-half performance, PSG found themselves trailing 2-0 within eight minutes of the second half.
Their poor start to the group stage, having scored only three goals in their first five matches, had put them in danger of an early exit. This made the match against City crucial, as PSG sat just outside the qualifying spots for the play-off round.
After falling behind, PSG quickly regained their composure with goals from Ousmane Dembele and Bradley Barcola, leveling the score. Joao Neves then put PSG ahead in the 78th minute, and Goncalo Ramos sealed the victory in the final moments.
Coach Luis Enrique praised his team's resilience, emphasizing that their performance, even when down 2-0, would strengthen the squad. He highlighted their readiness to compete, despite being a relatively young team.
PSG's relentless pressing and high-energy play overwhelmed Manchester City, with Neves, in particular, shining in midfield. The French sports daily L'Equipe described the performance as "magic," reflecting the excitement among PSG fans.
This victory was particularly significant for the team, which had struggled to fill the void left by Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid. The match marked a breakout moment for Barcola, who had previously struggled to score in the Champions League but contributed significantly to the comeback.
Looking ahead, PSG will welcome the addition of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who was in attendance during the City match. The Georgian winger, signed from Napoli, will compete for a spot on the left wing, but will not be eligible for PSG's final group-stage game against VfB Stuttgart. Although PSG is not yet guaranteed a place in the knockout round, having earned only 12 points so far, they remain hopeful of advancing to the next stage, where they have reached the last 16 for the past 12 seasons.
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