Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City meet in a high-stakes Champions League clash at Parc des Princes on Wednesday. Both teams have underperformed in the 2024/25 campaign and need positive results to secure their paths to the knockout rounds.
Match Details
- Location: Paris, France
- Stadium: Parc des Princes
- Date: Wednesday, January 22
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Szymon Marciniak (POL)
- VAR: Tomasz Kwiatkowski (POL)
Current Form
PSG
- Recent Results:
- 2-1 vs Lens (Ligue 1)
- 4-2 vs Espaly (Coupe de France)
- 2-1 vs Saint-Etienne (Ligue 1)
- 1-0 vs Monaco (Ligue 1)
- 1-1 (4-3p) vs Lens (Trophée des Champions)
PSG are unbeaten in their last eight matches across all competitions, showing resilience despite defensive concerns.
Man City
- Recent Results:
- 6-0 vs Ipswich (FA Cup)
- 2-2 vs Brentford (Premier League)
- 8-0 vs Salford (FA Cup)
- 4-1 vs West Ham (Premier League)
- 2-0 vs Leicester (Premier League)
Man City have rediscovered their groove, winning four of their last five matches, including dominant victories in domestic competitions.
Team News
PSG
- Unavailable Players:
- Marquinhos: Doubtful
- Achraf Hakimi: Likely to feature but not fully fit
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: Ineligible for the Champions League group stage
- Returning Players:
- Ousmane Dembele: Expected to return after illness
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Donnarumma; Hakimi, Pacho, Hernandez, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Ruiz; Dembele, Doue, Barcola.
Man City
- Unavailable Players:
- Rodri: Long-term injury
- Oscar Bobb: Out
- Returning Players:
- Ruben Dias: Back from injury and expected to start
Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic, De Bruyne; Foden, Haaland, Savinho.
Key Matchup
This game pits two tactical masterminds, Luis Enrique and Pep Guardiola, against each other. Both coaches have extensive experience in high-pressure European games, making this clash as much about strategy as individual brilliance.
Prediction
PSG and Man City are both desperate for points to ensure progression in the Champions League. While PSG have been in strong domestic form, their defensive vulnerabilities could be exploited by City’s attacking depth. Guardiola’s side, led by Erling Haaland, might have the edge in a tightly contested affair.
Prediction: PSG 1-2 Man City
Conclusion
This match is set to be a tactical showdown between two European powerhouses. With both sides needing results to stay alive in the competition, expect a tense and closely fought encounter at Parc des Princes.
