The Parc des Princes stadium exploded when Messi scored the first goal for PSG in the 74th minute. Thanks to Achraf Hakimi’s impressive run, Messi held the ball from the right edge to the middle and coordinated with Kylian Mbappe.

Messi ran to the sideline to celebrate the goal with the Paris crowd, but did not forget to point at Mbappe to express his gratitude for the assist.

The goal helped Messi end his thirst for goals in 263 minutes since joining PSG, the worst start for him since the 2005-2006 season.

Messi’s shot from the edge of the penalty area was not too strong but dangerous and reversed goalkeeper Ederson’s momentum.

Messi attracted attention, but PSG’s opening goal was scored by midfielder Gana Gueye, right in the first dangerous opportunity of the match.

The match became much more exciting from then on.

Gana Gueye (middle) celebrates his first goal in the Champions League.

PSG also did not accept the battle but waited for a counterattack, mainly thanks to Mbappe’s speed.

Just a minute later, Gueye appeared in a hot spot again with a dispute with De Bruyne.

PSG 2-0 Man City

De Bruyne almost equalized for Man City at the beginning of the second half, with a low shot from a tight angle, but goalkeeper Donnarumma closed the corner in time and cleared the ball with his foot.

The more Man City plays, the less dangerous opportunities it has, while PSG is waiting for a quick counterattack thanks to its trio of stars.

The victory helped PSG climb to the top of the table with four points through two matches.

In the third match, PSG hosts Leipzig and Man City is a guest in Brugge on the evening of October 19.

Competition list

PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Nuno Mendes, Gueye (Pereira 90), Verratti (Wijnaldum 78), Ander Herrera, Messi, Mbappe, Neymar.

Man City: Ederson, Walker, Dias, Laporte, Joao Cancelo, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne, Mahrez, Grealish (Foden 68), Sterling (Jesus 78).