Defending champions Paris SG teach Man City, Real thanks Mourinho

Paris Saint-Germain used the Champions League duel against Manchester City to demonstrate its superiority. The defending champion defeated the long‑considered hopeless Premier League leader on Wednesday evening 4‑2 and remains at the top of the table after two rounds.

Early Lead and Double‑Strike

After a tight quarter‑hour, PSG put the former City master‑maker Pep Guardiola under pressure with a double‑strike. Desire Doue scored in the 13th minute from about 20 metres into the near post, and just two minutes later Ousmane Dembélé increased the score after a quick counter‑attack.

Further Goals and City’s Reaction

Achraf Hakimi hit the post before Vitinha completed the 3‑0 in the 32nd minute. In the second half Manchester City made several substitutions, but Erling Haaland could only score the fourth goal for the visitors, as Maghnes Akliouche netted the fourth goal.

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Real Madrid’s Late Turnaround in Rome

At the same time, Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho returning to Rome, turned around a game already thought lost against AS Roma. Donyell Malen opened the comeback with goals in the 51st and 57th minutes, while Kylian Mbappé equalised in the 25th minute – his 100th appearance in the Champions League.

Late goals from Carlos Espi and Endrick levelled the match before Antonio Rüdiger sealed the win for Real in the 90th minute after a corner.

PSG puts City under pressure with a lightning‑fast attack

Other Results of the Round

Borussia Dortmund lost to Bodø/Glimt 0‑1, with Fredrik Sjövold scoring the decisive goal in the 52nd minute. For VfB Stuttgart, Yanik Spalt was part of the victory over Slovan Bratislava, while Kevin Wimmer came on for the Slovaks from the 75th minute.