Two clubs who made a habit of reaching the latter stages of the Champions League in recent years find themselves on the brink of elimination as they meet in the new-look competition

The eighth instalment of ‘El Cashico’, as the petrodollar derby between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City could be dubbed, was never designed to be so fraught with jeopardy.

Manchester City's biggest challenge of the new year so far comes against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. After suffering nine defeats to close out 2024, Manchester City are slowly finding their way back to form.