Lionel Messi Returns from an Injury picked against Lyon which saw him Miss Two Consecutive Games against Metz and Montpellier in Ligue 1. The Former Barcelona Man made his Return on to the Pitch against Manchester City in Matchweek 2 of the 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League and was immediately named into the Starting Line Up by Head Coach Thomas Tuchel.
The Trio of Mbappe, Neymar and Messi all started for PSG against Mancity. It was the French team playing at home who took the lead in the First half through Idrissa Gana Gueye who struck a Ferocious Shot into the back of the Net from Close Range, handing PSG 1-0 lead in the 8th Minute of the Match.
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The game was really an Intense game with both teams pressing High and Delivering End-to-end Attacking Football. Manchester City had their fair share of Chances but weren't clinical In front of Goal. Portuguese Forward Bernado Silva Missed an Empty Net from Close Range as he couldn't keep his shot down following a Header from Raheem Sterling Which hit the Cross Bar. The first half ended in favour of PSG Who guarded their 1-0 lead heading Into the break.
The second half saw several exchange of Attacks as both teams pushed for atleast a goal. In the 74th Minute, the Home team Added to the Misery of the away team adding a second scored by Lionel Messi who exchanged a beautiful pass with Kylian Mbappe before carefully guiding his shot into the top right corner leaving Ederson glued to the Spot. It was Messi's First Goal in PSG's Colour.
Mauricio Pochettino men held on to Maximum Points Sealing a Valuable win which sees them Move to First on Group A UCL Table, tied on Points with Second Placed Club Brugge which Defeated Leipzig 2-1. Manchester City Occupies 3rd Position with 3 Points from 2 games.
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