UCL: We Were Lucky To Beat Man City — PSG Coach Enrique Admits
Retold by Oddsrama · 15 October 2026
PSG's commanding 4-2 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League was built on a ruthless first-half display, but boss Luis Enrique wasted no time temping expectations. The French side overwhelmed City at the Etihad with Désiré Doucé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Vitinha all finding the net before half-time, leaving the hosts trailing 3-0. Enrique's charges looked like they might cruise to an even bigger win, but City's fight-back in the second half served a stark reminder of how thin the margin of victory truly was.
City came alive after the interval with Erling Haaland bagging a brace, while the visitors also struck the woodwork twice and saw a late penalty miss through Ferran Torres. Enrique was candid in his assessment: PSG could easily have lost had City converted the openings they carved out. He acknowledged City's quality while recognizing his team's clinical first-half execution and the good fortune that followed. Maghnes Akliouche added a fourth for PSG to extend the lead, but it didn't change the narrative—the Parisians survived, rather than simply won.
For bettors watching European form, this result speaks volumes. PSG's ability to dominate top opposition while riding their luck suggests they'll be odds-on favorites in most matches this campaign, even when the underlying performance says otherwise. City's defeat marked new manager Enzo Maresca's first loss after an impressive eight-game winning run, though the Spaniard struck a defiant tone afterward, insisting there was plenty to learn. PSG now sits atop the Champions League table after two matches, while City's slip to 17th shows how quickly momentum can shift in this competition—a reminder for punters that early form, however good, needs backing up week after week.
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