Match report

Manchester City Defeats Paris Saint Germain 2–0 in UEFA Champions League

Manchester City
Manchester City
2–0
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Paris Saint Germain
May 4, 2021

Manchester City stunned Paris Saint Germain with a 2–0 victory in the UEFA Champions League, thanks to Riyad Mahrez's brace. The match saw a VAR cancellation of an early PSG goal, a red card for Ángel Di María, and a strong defensive performance from City that secured their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester City won 2–0 against Paris Saint Germain.
  • • Riyad Mahrez scored both goals for Manchester City at 11' and 63'.
  • • Ángel Di María received a red card for Paris Saint Germain at 69'.
  • • PSG had an early goal cancelled by VAR at 7'.
  • • Substitutions included P. Foden assisting Mahrez's second goal and late changes in both teams.

Lineups

Manchester City

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 Fernandinho (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (F)
  • 11 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (F)
  • 47 P. Foden (M)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 7 R. Sterling
  • 10 S. Agüero
  • 13 Z. Steffen
  • 16 Rodri
  • 27 João Cancelo
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 14 A. Laporte
  • 22 B. Mendy
  • 33 S. Carson
  • 21 Ferran Torres

Paris Saint Germain

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Navas (G)
  • 5 Marquinhos (D)
  • 24 A. Florenzi (D)
  • 3 P. Kimpembe (D)
  • 22 A. Diallo (D)
  • 11 Á. Di María (F)
  • 21 Ander Herrera (M)
  • 6 M. Verratti (M)
  • 8 L. Paredes (M)
  • 10 Neymar (F)
  • 9 M. Icardi (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 M. Kean
  • 23 J. Draxler
  • 31 C. Dagba
  • 15 Danilo Pereira
  • 25 M. Bakker
  • 12 Rafinha
  • 7 K. Mbappé
  • 60 M. Randriamamy
  • 4 T. Kehrer
  • 20 L. Kurzawa
  • 16 Sergio Rico
  • 19 Pablo Sarabia

Timeline

  1. Paris Saint Germain
    7' Paris Saint Germain Var · Goal cancelled
    Abdou Diallo
  2. Manchester City
    11' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mahrez
  3. Paris Saint Germain
    22' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Ander Herrera

    Persistent fouling

  4. Paris Saint Germain
    62' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Icardi · On: Moise Kean
  5. Paris Saint Germain
    62' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ander Herrera · On: J. Draxler
  6. Manchester City
    63' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Mahrez · Assist: P. Foden
  7. Paris Saint Germain
    69' Paris Saint Germain Card · Red Card
    Á. Di María

    Violent conduct

  8. Paris Saint Germain
    71' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    M. Verratti

    Argument

  9. Manchester City
    74' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    K. De Bruyne

    Foul

  10. Paris Saint Germain
    75' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Florenzi · On: Colin Dagba
  11. Paris Saint Germain
    75' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Leandro Paredes · On: Danilo Pereira
  12. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. De Bruyne · On: Gabriel Jesus
  13. Manchester City
    82' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: R. Sterling
  14. Paris Saint Germain
    82' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Abdou Diallo · On: M. Bakker
  15. Manchester City
    85' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Foden · On: S. Agüero
  16. Paris Saint Germain
    87' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    P. Kimpembe

    Foul

  17. Paris Saint Germain
    89' Paris Saint Germain Card · Yellow Card
    Danilo Pereira

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Manchester City Paris Saint Germain
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy 88% 91%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 6 6
Total Passes 469 582
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 4 9
Shots on Target 5 0
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 411 530
Shots Inside Box 9 8
Saves 0 3
Shots Outside Box 3 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ At 11', Riyad Mahrez's early goal gave Manchester City a quick lead, breaking PSG's rhythm.
  • ▸ At 63', a second goal from Mahrez, assisted by Phil Foden, sealed the victory for Manchester City after PSG was reduced to 10 men following Ángel Di María's red card.