Man City beaten 4-2 by PSG in Champions League thriller at Etihad
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Manchester City suffered their first defeat in eight matches on 14 October, going down 4-2 to Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain in a pulsating encounter at the Etihad Stadium. A record European home crowd of 60,021 witnessed the French champions dismantle City's backline before a spirited fightback ultimately came up short.
PSG's Blistering First Half
PSG tore into City from the first whistle, with Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, and Vitinha all finding the net to give the visitors a commanding 3-0 lead by half-time. It was a masterclass in clinical finishing, leaving Enzo Maresca's side with a mountain to climb after the break.
Haaland's Record and City's Fightback
Erling Haaland sparked hope when he scored to register his record-breaking 37th European goal for City, surpassing the previous club benchmark. The momentum briefly swung toward the hosts, but Maghnes Akliouche restored PSG's three-goal cushion with a fourth strike, effectively putting the tie to rest. City refused to capitulate — Enzo Fernández and Haaland both struck the woodwork before the Norwegian netted again to make it 4-2. A late penalty by Ferran Torres offered one final chance, but Gianluigi Donnarumma produced a fine save to preserve PSG's victory and deny a grandstand finish.
Bodo/Glimt Stun Borussia Dortmund
In another Champions League fixture, Bodo/Glimt claimed a historic result, beating Borussia Dortmund 1-0 to record their first-ever win against German opposition and their first points of the current campaign. Fredrik Sjovold stroked home Sondre Auklend's pass seven minutes after half-time to settle the contest. The hosts had gone close on several occasions through Sondre Brunstad Fet, Jens Petter Hauge, and Andreas Helmersen earlier. Dortmund's best opportunity fell to Felix Nmecha, whose effort was tipped wide by goalkeeper Nikita Haikin.
Feyenoord Come From Behind in Rotterdam
Feyenoord delivered a thrilling comeback in Rotterdam, overturning a deficit to claim maximum points. Assane Diao gave the visiting Serie A side the lead with a composed finish, only for Gjivai Zechiel's neat turn and sharp strike to level matters two minutes later. Anis Hadj Moussa then gave Feyenoord the lead shortly after the interval, his powerful effort deflecting off keeper Robert Sanchez to extend the advantage. Substitute Tasos Douvikas pulled one back in added time, but Feyenoord held firm for the win.
Shakhtar Edge Past AEK Athens
Shakhtar recovered from falling behind to beat AEK Athens 3-1 and register their first Champions League win of the season. Pilios squared for Lovro Majer to roll in the opener before Pedrinho levelled from the spot before the break. After goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk denied both Pilios and Răzvan Marin, Vinicius Tobias drove in from a tight angle to restore Shakhtar's lead. Substitute Gleiker Mendoza wrapped up the victory, cutting in from the left to power a fine finish into the far corner. The Champions League campaign continues to deliver drama across all fixtures, with the standings expected to shift further in the coming matchdays.