MANCHESTER — Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain made it two wins from two in this season's Champions League after beating Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad Stadium. The French champions were slick throughout and held firm when City threatened a fightback, with the hosts showing plenty of fight on their own pitch but ultimately falling short of completing a recovery against the holders.
The 4-2 victory in Manchester ensures PSG have taken maximum points from their first two fixtures in the league phase, underlining their credentials as defending champions. City, who were beaten at home, pushed hard to turn the match around and made a contest of it, yet they could not find the goals required to overhaul a PSG side who controlled key moments and closed out the win.
The result leaves Paris Saint-Germain well placed early in the campaign with two wins from two, while Manchester City must regroup after defeat at the Etihad Stadium. Both clubs will now look ahead to their next Champions League assignments, with City aiming to respond on home and away soil and PSG seeking to extend their perfect start to the defence of their European title.