12 April 2016 at 18:45

Referee: Carlos Velasco Carballo

Match Summary

Manchester City defeated Paris Saint Germain 1:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2015. Goals were scored by K. De Bruyne 76′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Manchester City had 35% possession while Paris Saint Germain held 65%. Manchester City had 9 shots (1 on target) compared to 6 (4 on target) for Paris Saint Germain. Manchester City made 3 substitutions, Paris Saint Germain made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Manchester City
Paris Saint Germain
Kick Off
44′
Thiago MottaLucas Moura
Half Time
61′
S. AurierJ. Pastore
67′Javier Pastore
68′Gregory van der Wiel
K. De Bruyne

assist: Fernando

76′
K. De BruyneY. Touré
84′
David SilvaF. Delph
87′
S. AgüeroK. Iheanacho
90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Manchester City had 35% possession against Paris Saint Germain's 65%. Manchester City registered 9 shots (1 on target) while Paris Saint Germain managed 6 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 6–5. Fouls committed: 0–0.

1Shots on Goal4
7Shots off Goal1
9Total Shots6
1Blocked Shots1
3Shots insidebox3
6Shots outsidebox3
0Fouls0
6Corner Kicks5
2Offsides4
35%Ball Possession65%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves0
386Total passes711
285Passes accurate603
74%Passes %85%

Lineups

Manchester City lined up in a — formation, while Paris Saint Germain deployed a —.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Manchester City is —, compared to 7.18 for Paris Saint Germain. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Manchester City's highest-rated starter is —, while Paris Saint Germain's best-rated player is Marquinhos (7.18).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Manchester City have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Paris Saint Germain's starters account for 2 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by Marquinhos (2G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Manchester City deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Paris Saint Germain's 5-man backline averaging 7.18. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Manchester City field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Paris Saint Germain's 2 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Manchester City start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Paris Saint Germain averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Manchester City and 92% for Paris Saint Germain. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Age & Experience

The average age of Manchester City's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Paris Saint Germain average 31.0 (youngest: Marquinhos (31), oldest: Marquinhos (31)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Manchester City's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 12 for Paris Saint Germain. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Manchester CityPosition StrengthParis Saint Germain
Avg Rating
7.18
Defender (4 v 5)7.18
0G 0A2G 0A
Manchester City
1GoalkeeperJ. Hart
3DefenderB. Sagna
22DefenderG. Clichy
30DefenderN. Otamendi
20DefenderE. Mangala
21MidfielderDavid Silva
15MidfielderJesús Navas
25MidfielderFernandinho
6MidfielderFernando
17MidfielderK. De Bruyne
10ForwardS. Agüero
Paris Saint Germain
16GoalkeeperK. Trapp
17DefenderMaxwell
2DefenderThiago Silva
23DefenderG. van der Wiel
19DefenderS. Aurier
5DefenderMarquinhos7.22G
8MidfielderThiago Motta
25MidfielderA. Rabiot
11ForwardÁ. di María
10ForwardZ. Ibrahimovic
9ForwardE. Cavani

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Manchester City have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Paris Saint Germain show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Manchester City

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Paris Saint Germain

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Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain Head to Head Results

Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain have met 6 times — Manchester City won 3, Paris Saint Germain won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 20 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.33 per match (10 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 4 games (67%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2025.

3

Manchester City

1

Drawn

2

Paris Saint Germain

Goals: 10Goals: 10

Recent Meetings (6)

22 Jan 2025Paris Saint Germain4 – 2Manchester City
24 Nov 2021Manchester City2 – 1Paris Saint Germain
28 Sept 2021Paris Saint Germain2 – 0Manchester City
4 May 2021Manchester City2 – 0Paris Saint Germain
28 Apr 2021Paris Saint Germain1 – 2Manchester City
6 Apr 2016Paris Saint Germain2 – 2Manchester City
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 23 Apr 2026