Maresca says Man City close to PSG after 4-2 loss
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026

Enzo Maresca stated that Manchester City is 'close' to Paris Saint-Germain's level despite a 4-2 defeat at the Etihad Stadium in the Champions League. City struggled in the first half, trailing 3-0, but showed resilience by creating several chances in the second half. Luis Enrique acknowledged that PSG benefited from luck in their victory. This match highlighted City's ongoing development as they compete against top European clubs.
- •Manchester City lost 4-2 to Paris Saint-Germain at home.
- •City trailed 3-0 at halftime before rallying in the second half.
- •Enzo Maresca believes the team is approaching PSG's level.
- •Luis Enrique credited PSG's victory to a bit of luck.
- •The match took place on October 14, 2026.
- 11:41 PMESPN Soccer — Maresca insists Man City 'close' to PSG after 2nd-half rally falls short
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca felt Man City deserved something from PSG defeat
- 10:40 PMThe Guardian Sport — Enzo Maresca insists Manchester City are ‘close’ to PSG despite home defeat
"Luis Enrique admits ‘luck was on our side’ in win City hint at comeback after trailing 3-0 at half-time Enzo Maresca felt Manchester City proved they were close to the level of Paris Saint-Germain after losing out to them in a Champions League thriller at the Etihad Stadium. City trailed 3-0 at half-time against the defending champions and the damage might have been heavier. But they threw caution to the wind in the second half, creating a host of chances and hinting at a remarkable comeback before going down 4-2. Continue reading...
"Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City deserved to get something out of a wild 4-2 Champions League loss to Paris St Germain after fighting back from 3-0 down in a chaotic second half. In their first home game since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, and with former manager Pep Guardiola watching on, City lost for the first time since the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal in August, a run of eight games.
"Enzo Maresca said he believes Manchester City are "close" to the level of Paris Saint-Germain despite losing 4-2 to the reigning European champions.
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 14, 2026, 11:41 PMMaresca insists Man City 'close' to PSG after 2nd-half rally falls short
Enzo Maresca said he believes Manchester City are "close" to the level of Paris Saint-Germain despite losing 4-2 to the reigning European champions.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 11:03 PMMaresca felt Man City deserved something from PSG defeat
Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City deserved to get something out of a wild 4-2 Champions League loss to Paris St Germain after fighting back from 3-0 down in a chaotic second half. In their first home game since being found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, and with former manager Pep Guardiola watching on, City lost for the first time since the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal in August, a run of eight games.
- The Guardian SportOct 14, 2026, 10:40 PMEnzo Maresca insists Manchester City are ‘close’ to PSG despite home defeat
Luis Enrique admits ‘luck was on our side’ in win City hint at comeback after trailing 3-0 at half-time Enzo Maresca felt Manchester City proved they were close to the level of Paris Saint-Germain after losing out to them in a Champions League thriller at the Etihad Stadium. City trailed 3-0 at half-time against the defending champions and the damage might have been heavier. But they threw caution to the wind in the second half, creating a host of chances and hinting at a remarkable comeback before going down 4-2. Continue reading...
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