Scenarios for knockout phase qualification with two round of 16 spots now rubber stamped and many playoffs-bound

Manchester City squandered a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des PrincesThe defeat has pushed the 2023 European Champions out of the knockout spots in the revamped Champions League formatPep Guardiola acknowledged the fairness of the table but emphasised that his team "must beat" Club Brugge in their final group-stage gameManchester City’s Champions League campaign is on the verge of collapse following a 4-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night.

In the highlight fixture of the day in the Champions League between two teams desperate for a victory, PSG defeated Manchester City 4–2 at the Parc des Princes. Both teams looked cautious in the first half. Chances were few and far between, with an emphasis in defending well and maintaining a well structured shape taking center stage.