{"id":1503287,"date":"2026-10-14T22:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T21:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1503287"},"modified":"2026-10-14T22:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T21:31:40","slug":"post-match-analysis-man-city-vs-psg-14-10-26","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/post-match-analysis-man-city-vs-psg-14-10-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Man City vs PSG match stats analysis: Maresca\u2019s tactical mistake costs City dearly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wednesday&#8217;s blockbuster Champions League clash came at the Etihad Stadium as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/manchester-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester City<\/a> hosted <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/paris-saint-germain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paris Saint-Germain<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/competitions\/premier-league-2026-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier League<\/a> leaders at home to the European champions as the dominant pair looked to claim an early scalp in the competition. Admittedly, at this stage of the Champions League, results mean relatively little.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/add-squawka-to-your-google-news-feed\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp\" alt=\"Add Squawka to your preferred sources on Google\" class=\"wp-image-1500527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner.webp 1500w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-300x100.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-1024x341.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-768x256.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-400x133.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-600x200.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-180x60.webp 180w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-150x50.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/squawka-preferred-sources-google-banner-222x74.webp 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even so, it\u2019s the chance to gain a momentum-building three points. In the process, victory would ease potential concerns over missing out on a knockout spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PSG had the early advantage despite playing away from home. The defending European champions are the more settled of the two teams. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/luis-enrique\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luis Enrique<\/a> has guided this side to successive European titles. He\u2019s pushing for a Threepeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover:<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-bouaddi-introduction-gives-city-a-fighting-chance\" data-level=\"3\">Bouaddi introduction gives City a fighting chance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-akliouche-deployment-crucial-for-doue\" data-level=\"3\">Akliouche deployment crucial for Doue<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-psg-ride-out-the-storm\" data-level=\"3\">PSG ride out the storm<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/enzo-maresca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enzo Maresca<\/a>, meanwhile, is working with an inexperienced squad. City have started the domestic campaign well. The meeting with PSG was a whole different level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City did start brightly, and saw an early penalty appeal waved away. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/matvey-safonov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Matvey Safonov<\/a> then punched a corner onto his bar, while <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/antoine-semenyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antoine Semenyo<\/a> fired the rebound over the bar. That a foul was called on the Russian goalkeeper spared Semenyo\u2019s blushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was the wake-up call PSG needed. Desire Doue ruthlessly exposed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/gianluigi-donnarumma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gianluigi Donnarumma<\/a>\u2019s questionable positioning by firing in a low drive to put the French side in front. Ousmane Dembele doubled PSG\u2019s advantage a minute later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enrique\u2019s side continued to push and push for a third, forcing Donnarumma into action more than once. Right-back <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/achraf-hakimi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Achraf Hakimi<\/a> headed against the post as PSG battered the Premier League side, and they were duly rewarded for their dominance with a third on the half-hour mark. Vitinha tucked past Donnarumma following a neat Warren Zaire-Emery flick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City started to grow into the game after the opening 30-minute beatdown, but only had a Jeremy Doku shot on the stroke of half time to show for their efforts. That said, Safonov was equal to the Belgian\u2019s chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsurprisingly, Maresca changed things up for the second half as Matheus Nunes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/ayyoub-bouaddi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayyoub Bouaddi<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/iliman-ndiaye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Iliman Ndiaye<\/a> replaced Ruben Dias, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/rayan-cherki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rayan Cherki<\/a> and Doku. The switches had a positive impact, handing City greater control in midfield, and they came close to pulling one back early on as Semenyo and Enzo Fernandez sought to get the better of Safonov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PSG goalkeeper then pushed an Ndiaye shot away moments before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/erling-haaland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Erling Haaland<\/a> headed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/senegal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Senegal<\/a> international\u2019s cross past Safonov as City pulled one back early in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">City were in the ascendency but PSG took the wind out of their sails on the hour mark. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/maghnes-akliouche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maghnes Akliouche<\/a> controlled a Dembele pass well, before turning and letting fly from the edge of the box. Donnarumma looked to have denied the Frenchman, but his save was poor as the ball bounced over the line as the visitors re-established their three-goal lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maresca\u2019s men continued to push for a second, and needed a fine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/nuno-mendes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nuno Mendes<\/a> clearance to deny <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/josko-gvardiol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Josko Gvardiol<\/a> a goal. Fernandez then struck the crossbar from range with Safonov well beaten. Haaland then woodwork after connecting with Gvardiol\u2019s deep cross.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And City were rewarded for their prolonged pressure in the 75th minute as Haaland rounded off a fine City move involving Semenyo, Fernandez, and Bouaddi. As the clock ticked towards the 90, Safonov was on hand to deny Haaland and City a third after the Norwegian was picked out by Nunes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With time running out, Mendes won a penalty having been fouled by Nunes. Donnarumma was equal to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/ferran-torres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ferran Torres<\/a>\u2019 tame effort from 12 yards to give the Cityzens hope of a late comeback. None was forthcoming, however, as PSG held out for a fin 4-2 win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-bouaddi-introduction-gives-city-a-fighting-chance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bouaddi introduction gives City a fighting chance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enzo Maresca made a selection error for the welcome of PSG. The Manchester City boss stuck with his favoured 4-2-3-1 setup, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/elliot-anderson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Elliot Anderson<\/a> and Enzo Fernandez anchoring the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Against PSG\u2019s 4-3-3 system, this was a mistake. Rayan Cherki started in the number 10 role, yet the decision handed the French giants midfield superiority. Maresca was made to rue for the setup.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Ayyoub Bouaddi&apos;s stats from Man City 2-4 PSG in the Champions League\" class=\"wp-image-1503288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8-59x74.jpg 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221650\/player_-pitch-3-stats-8.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PSG dominated early on and were three goals to the good with 30 minutes on the clock. The introduction of Ayyoub Bouaddi saw City gain a stranglehold on the game. On the balance of play, they were the better side in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it was too little, too late for City, Bouaddi\u2019s 45-minute cameo gave Maresca food for thought going forward. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/morocco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Morocco<\/a> international was superb on the ball after replacing Cherki, and gave City the control in a key area that was found wanting in the first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-akliouche-deployment-crucial-for-doue\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Akliouche deployment crucial for Doue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luis Enrique again plumped for Maghnes Akliouche on the right flank in his preferred 4-3-3 formation. The Frenchman started in the attack at the expense of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/khvicha-kvaratskhelia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Khvicha Kvaratskhelia<\/a>, who has more or less been a regular in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/competitions\/ligue-1-2026-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ligue 1<\/a> this season.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"PSG&apos;s average positions in their 4-2 Champions League win over Man City\" class=\"wp-image-1503289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-267x267.jpg 267w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2-74x74.jpg 74w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221737\/team_-average-positions-2.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much of that was again due to Akliouche\u2019s defensive work. While a handy creator, the former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/monaco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monaco<\/a> man works hard off the ball, and in dropping deeper, it granted Desire Doue the space on the opposite side to wreak havoc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leaving <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/players\/abdukodir-khusanov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abdukodir Khusanov<\/a> isolated against Doue wasn\u2019t ideal. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/uzbekistan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Uzbekistan<\/a> international backed off his French counterpart before the PSG star beat Donnarumma from range for the away side\u2019s opener. It was Akliouche\u2019s selflessness that allowed Doue to cause chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-psg-ride-out-the-storm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PSG ride out the storm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PSG were all over City in the opening half hour. That\u2019s to be expected when you go three goals up. While it took City until then to actually get going, the French side were able to, largely, repel everything thrown their way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-1024x663.png\" alt=\"The Champions League Man City 2-4 PSG momentum chart \" class=\"wp-image-1503290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-1024x663.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-1536x995.png 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-2048x1326.png 2048w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-400x259.png 400w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-309x200.png 309w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-93x60.png 93w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-150x97.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/10\/14221816\/momentum_vis_ManchesterCity2-4ParisSaint-Germain_26_27_UCL-114x74.png 114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was a similar story to City at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/liverpool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Liverpool<\/a> on Sunday. They were on the backfoot for the opening exchanges before gaining a foothold in the game. It goes without saying that PSG are a level above the Reds in the final third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What this meant was City had a mountain to climb after the break, though was one they did come close to scaling. They battered PSG in the second half. To their credit, the Ligue 1 giants rode out the storm to gain all the spoils.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football betting tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wednesday&#8217;s blockbuster Champions League clash came at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City hosted Paris Saint-Germain. It was the Premier League leaders at home to the European champions as the dominant pair looked to claim an early scalp in the competition. Admittedly, at this stage of the Champions League, results mean relatively little. Even so,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3564,"featured_media":1503291,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"PSG","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Man City vs PSG match stats analysis as Doue and Dembele inspire a 4-2 win, despite Haaland\u2019s brace and City\u2019s late fightback.","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"features-category":[],"squawka-category":[27673,27682,27678,27670],"class_list":["post-1503287","features","type-features","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","squawka-category-champions-league","squawka-category-manchester-city","squawka-category-match-analysis","squawka-category-premier-league"],"acf":{"external_featured_image_url":"","hide_featured_image_pattern":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.0 (Yoast SEO v28.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Man City vs PSG match stats analysis: Maresca\u2019s tactical mistake 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