UCL: Manchester City 2 - 1 Paris Saint Germain

Manchester City came back from behind to beat Paris St-Germain and secure qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League. They have also done so as group winners. 

The home side's outstanding display reaped the reward it deserved, as they showed great character after Kylian Mbappe swept PSG into the lead.

The PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino was left disappointed as City hit back in style to turn the game around.

Raheem Sterling's recent good run carried on as he turned home Kyle Walker's far post touch to equalise after 63 minutes. Then Gabriel Jesus was the beneficiary of a superb pass from Bernardo Silva to beat Kaylor Navas from close range. 

All the reaction

Pep Guardiola said: "Of course, PSG, what a team, what players, what could I say. Performance is quite similar to Paris a month ago. Today we created more chances in the first half. We played well and always we had the sense that they could run in behind."

Kyle Walker tweeted: "Buzzing with tonight’s result! Raising hands

Very happy to qualify top of the group and play my part in the first goal. You fans were amazing as always!"

Now for a look at how the French side responded. It says on their website: "The game did not go the way of the Parisians in the end, but one eye was kept on the other match of the evening between Club Bruges and RB Leipzig. 

"The Germans got the job done, winning 4-0 in Belgium and ensuring Paris Saint-Germain qualify! After 5 rounds in the group stage, the club from the capital is now assured of springtime in Europe. It's a long and winding road, but the journey continue."

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