One of the key matches of the 7th round of the UEFA Champions League group stage will take place today, 22nd of January, 2025, in Paris, where PSG will host Manchester City.
Match preview
PSG ended their four-match winless streak in the Champions League last round, securing their second victory in this season’s tournament. Following three defeats and a draw, the Parisians bounced back with a resounding 3-0 away win over Salzburg. Notably, before this game, PSG had conceded in 21 consecutive away Champions League matches. Moreover, this marked their first major away win in the group stages since October 2019.
Despite the victory, PSG remains outside the playoff zone, occupying 25th place in the standings, just one point behind the 24th-placed team. Additionally, the Parisians have failed to win six of their last eight Champions League matches, suffering five defeats and drawing once. Over the weekend, PSG secured a 2-1 away win over Lens and continues to lead Ligue 1, nine points ahead of Marseille.
Meanwhile, Manchester City is going through a rough patch in the Champions League group stage, failing to win their last three matches. The Citizens drew 3-3 at home against Feyenoord before suffering two painful defeats: a 1-4 loss to Sporting CP away and a 0-2 loss to Juventus. This run has dropped them to 22nd place in the standings, just one point ahead of PSG.
The defeat to Juventus not only impacted their table position but also ended a 10-match streak in which City scored in away Champions League games. Over eight matches in the group stage, Pep Guardiola’s men have managed just two wins, along with four draws and two losses, casting doubts over their tournament prospects. The team heads into this match following a 6-0 away victory over Ipswich, though they remain fifth in the Premier League.
Head-to-head
- Manchester City has won four of their last five meetings with PSG, losing just once.