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Champions League review: PSG take a hit, Man City’s empty seats and teenage hope for Liverpool

Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday, but the reigning champions lost the best player in last season’s tournament, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. This autumn has seen much lobbying for the Ballon d’ Or, with the Georgian a popular choice, despite his…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:42 PM
Champions League review: PSG take a hit, Man City’s empty seats and teenage hope for Liverpool
Key Things to Know
  • A Champions League round saw PSG lose Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to injury, Man City face attendance criticism, and Liverpool prospect Rio Ngumoha star.
  • PSG beat Barcelona 4-2, but Kvaratskhelia is expected to be sidelined for six months.
  • Manchester City defeated AEK Athens 5-1 courtesy of a Phil Foden hat-trick amid scrutiny over empty seats.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Paris Saint-Germain defeated Barcelona 4-2 but suffered a major blow as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sustained an injury expected to sideline him for six months. Meanwhile, Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 behind a Phil Foden hat-trick despite drawing criticism for visible empty seats. Elsewhere, 18-year-old Rio Ngumoha impressed by providing two assists during Liverpool's 4-3 victory over Villarreal.

Italian club Como highlighted the round by beating Michael Carrick's Manchester United 4-1, with Nico Paz scoring twice for Cesc Fàbregas's side. In other notable action, Arsenal drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich after Declan Rice's late equalizer, and Napoli overcame Bodø/Glimt 4-3 with two goals from Scott McTominay.

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