Manchester City kicked off their UEFA Champions League campaign with a surprising 0-0 draw against Inter Milan, while Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) left it late to secure a 1-0 victory over newcomers Girona. ⚽🔥
Pep Guardiola's squad, despite their perfect start in the Premier League with four wins out of four, couldn't find the back of the net against the Italian Serie A champions. It was a rematch of the 2023 final, but this time, neither side could break the deadlock. 😬
The Citizens faced a blow when Kevin De Bruyne had to leave the pitch due to injury at halftime. Phil Foden had a golden opportunity but fired straight at Inter's goalkeeper Yann Sommer. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland was unusually quiet, still waiting for his 100th goal for the club. 🤷♂️
\"It was a very intense game against a strong opponent,\" City defender Ruben Dias told TNT Sports. \"We knew what was coming; they are a top team and used to winning, so we were not going to have an easy job.\" 💪
Inter's Henrikh Mkhitaryan could have stolen the win but blazed the ball over the crossbar in the 75th minute. 😱 The stalemate means City have extended their unbeaten run in the Champions League to 24 matches, just one shy of Manchester United's record set between 2007 and 2009. 🏆
On the flip side, PSG faced a determined Girona side making their Champions League debut. It took a last-minute goal to secure the 1-0 win for the French giants. Talk about a nail-biter! 😅
This marks only the second time in 42 Champions League home games under Guardiola that City failed to score. \"Our plan was to show that we're not scared to play here,\" said Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. 🗣️
The UEFA Champions League is already heating up, and this is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more epic clashes. 🔥🏟️
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Man City held by Inter MIlan, PSG edge Girona in UEFA Champions League
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