Published October 14, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Paris Saint Germain claimed a 4-2 win for Paris Saint Germain over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, October 14, turning a fast start into a lead that survived a second-half response. The interval score was 0-3, and only Paris Saint Germain ever led.
Manchester City got back into the contest after the break, but Paris Saint Germain answered with another goal before Erling Haaland scored again. Paris Saint Germain’s biggest advantage was a three-goal lead at 0-3.
How it unfolded
Désiré Doue opened the scoring for Paris Saint Germain in the 13th minute, making it 0-1. Ousmane Dembélé extended the lead in the 15th minute, and Vitinha made it 0-3 in the 32nd minute.
Erling Haaland pulled one back for Manchester City in the 53rd minute. Maghnes Akliouche restored Paris Saint Germain’s advantage to a three-goal lead in the 62nd minute, before Haaland completed the scoring in the 75th minute, making the final score 2-4.
The numbers
Manchester City had 27 shots, including 9 on target, and 54% possession. Paris Saint Germain recorded 15 shots, with 10 on target and 46% possession. Expected goals were 2.61 for Manchester City and 1.85 for Paris Saint Germain; the corner count was 11 to 2. Both goalkeepers made 6 saves.