Enzo Maresca Reveals PSG Coach Called Their Champions League Win Over Man City 'Lucky'

Manchester City faced a tough night as they hosted defending Champions League champions Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium during their second group stage match of the 2026/27 season. After starting strong with a 2-0 win away at Porto, City hoped to maintain their winning streak in Europe.

Instead, PSG dominated early, racing to a 3-0 halftime lead before cruising to a 4-2 victory. Despite City's efforts in the second half, which included two goals from Erling Haaland, the home side couldn't close the gap. Although City fired off 27 shots, only nine were on target, and their chances lacked efficiency compared to the visitors.

PSG's Strong Performance

The French side showcased their attacking prowess, with Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele each scoring and assisting, while Manuel Akliouche and Vitinha also found the net. Their precision in front of goal was impressive, especially considering their expected goals (xG) stood at just 1.83.

Maresca Shares Luis Enrique's Comments

After the game, Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca revealed a surprising remark from PSG coach Luis Enrique. Maresca said Enrique admitted that his team had been somewhat "lucky" to score four goals against City.

"We struggled in the first half because we conceded two goals, and when you are inside the pitch, you know that it's already difficult against them, and then you are thinking 'oh my god we are 2-0 down now,' so it becomes even more difficult," Maresca explained. "But the second half I think we created enough chances, and we deserve something more, to be honest.

"But Luis [Enrique] also at the end told me at the end that they had been quite lucky during the 95 minutes, but again we lost and we can learn from that and move on."

Despite Enrique’s comments, the quality of PSG’s play, particularly the assist by Doue for Dembele and Vitinha’s midfield control, showed their deserved dominance on the night.