# PSG dominate City in a wild match (4-2)

> Paris Saint-Germain won 4-2 away at Manchester City on Matchday 2 of the Champions League, powered by an in-form Désiré Doué. The Parisians built their lead in the first half before withstanding the hosts’ fightback.

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- Published on : 2026-10-14T21:25:07+00:00
- Modified : 2026-10-16T21:31:09+00:00
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## Key takeaways

- PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 at the Etihad to move to two wins from two in the Champions League.
- Désiré Doué scored at 13' and assisted Dembélé at 15', then helped Vitinha for the 3-0 at 32'.
- Maghnes Akliouche scored at 62' to make it 4-1 as Haaland hit a brace for City (53', 75').
- Matvey Safonov saved a one-on-one against Haaland late on and Donnarumma saved a penalty from Torres; Hakimi hit the post in the first half.

[PSG](/en/tag/psg) made a statement at the Etihad Stadium with a standout 4-2 win over [Manchester City](/en/tag/manchester%20city) on Wednesday night. After a balanced start, the Parisians took control thanks to an inspired and decisive [Désiré Doué](/en/tag/d%C3%A9sir%C3%A9%20dou%C3%A9).

## Doué opens the scoring and sets up the second
Doué put his side ahead with a precise low drive (13'), then set up [Ousmane Dembélé](/en/tag/ousmane%20demb%C3%A9l%C3%A9) for the second two minutes later (15'). Brimming with confidence, Paris kept pushing: Achraf Hakimi hit the post before Vitinha made it 3-0 from another moment of Doué inspiration (32'). At the break, Luis Enrique’s men were well on top.

## Break and City reaction
After the restart, Manchester City, reshaped by three changes made by Enzo Maresca, reacted. [Erling Haaland](/en/tag/erling%20haaland) pulled one back with a header (53'). Paris answered immediately, though: with a left-footed strike, Maghnes Akliouche restored the gap by beating Gianluigi Donnarumma (62'). The Citizens didn’t give up, hitting the woodwork several times, before Haaland completed his brace (75') to make it 4-2.

## Late chances and the goalkeeper’s stand
Under pressure late on, PSG relied on a decisive Matvey Safonov, notably winning a one-on-one against Haaland. Nuno Mendes also stood out with a goal-line clearance, preserving the lead on the scoreboard. Paris could have padded the score, but late in the game Donnarumma saved a penalty taken by Torres.

## The result and impression
With this success, PSG make it two wins from two in the [Champions League](/en/tag/champions%20league). Beyond the result, the collective display in the first half and the impact of Désiré Doué, involved in three of the four goals, made a strong impression. Despite a more turbulent second half sparked by City’s awakening, the Parisians kept their cool and their cutting edge to seal a statement victory on the European stage.

## Your questions, our answers

**Who scored PSG's opener against Manchester City?**

Désiré Doué with a precise low drive (13').

**Who set up Ousmane Dembélé for PSG's second goal?**

Désiré Doué set up Ousmane Dembélé for the second (15').

**Who saved the late penalty taken by Torres?**

Gianluigi Donnarumma saved the penalty.


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