The UEFA Champions League heats up as Manchester City faced a tough challenge against Inter Milan, ending in a 0-0 stalemate. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a thrilling 1-0 win over Girona with a last-minute goal.
Manchester City, under the strategic leadership of Pep Guardiola, started their Champions League campaign on a cautious note. Despite winning all four of their Premier League games this season, City couldn't break through the resilient defense of Inter Milan, echoing their fierce 2023 final showdown.
The game took a challenging turn when Kevin De Bruyne was forced off the field due to an injury at halftime. Phil Foden came close to breaking the deadlock, sending a powerful shot straight at Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer, while Erling Haaland remained silent in his quest for his 100th goal for the English club.
City defender Ruben Dias shared his perspective, saying, \"It was a very intense game against a strong opponent. We knew what was coming, they are a top team as well and they are used to winning, so we were not going to have an easy job.\" Despite a late effort from Inter’s Henrikh Mkhitaryan that went over the crossbar, City extended their unbeaten streak in the competition to 24 matches, just one shy of Manchester United's record.
In other Champions League action, PSG demonstrated their championship pedigree by edging out Girona 1-0 with a last-minute goal. This victory reinforces PSG's position as a formidable force in European football, keeping their fans on the edge of their seats.
Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu reflected on the match, stating, \"Our plan was to show that we're not scared to play here.\" As the Champions League progresses, fans can expect more exhilarating matches and unexpected outcomes from Europe's elite clubs.
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Man City held by Inter MIlan, PSG edge Girona in UEFA Champions League
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