Currently ranked 25th, the PSG giants are on the brink of elimination, needing a near-miracle to secure a spot in the knockout rounds in the Champions League.
Despite a hard-fought victory against Salzburg, PSG finds itself in a dire situation in the Champions League phase.
Pep Guardiola: Man City must beat PSG in Champions League clash
Their next opponent, Manchester City, isn’t faring much better, sitting in 22nd place and battling to stay in the competition.
For PSG, inconsistency has been their Achilles’ heel. While the squad boasts immense talent, their inability to string together convincing performances has cost them valuable points.
The Parc des Princes will host what could be a make-or-break game for both teams, with City manager Guardiola hoping to walk away with at least a draw to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Pep Guardiola, the Cityzens’ coach, outlined the strategy to follow for this.
“The goal is to qualify for the playoffs. To achieve that, we need to secure a point in Paris and win the final home game,” stated the Spanish coach in comments shared by L’Equipe.
Manchester City’s campaign has been equally frustrating. Known for their dominant displays under Guardiola, the English champions have struggled to replicate that form in this season’s Champions League.
The match against PSG is critical for both clubs as they aim to salvage their European ambitions.
The pressure is mounting on Luis Enrique to deliver a result, as the Parisian faithful grow restless with their team’s lackluster performance in Europe.
The stakes couldn’t be higher
Both PSG and Man City understand the magnitude of the clash. A loss for either side could spell the end of their Champions League journey this season, an unthinkable outcome for clubs of their stature.
With everything on the line, the Parc des Princes is set to witness a high-stakes battle, where every goal, save, and decision will matter. The question remains: who will rise to the occasion?
Real Madrid, Man City and PSG all have a 1% or lower chance of automatically qualification from the league phase of the Champions League 😰📉
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) December 12, 2024
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