Mali City vs Paris Saint-Germain: Player ratings, analysis and feedback as Jesus takes center stage in the Champions League
The Brazilian came from the bench to lead City to a 2-1 victory over Al Ittihad and also a much better protection than the merger of the Round of 16
Gabriel Jesus came off the bench to score the victor as Manchester City beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the Etihad to protect the Group A lead with a video game to save it.
Kylian Mbappe had given PSG the lead with a medical cover before Raheem Sterling equalized shortly after from close range, and Jesus completed the second leg in the 76th minute.
Although both teams quickly resolved the issue, City had the most obvious chances in the first 20 minutes, with Rodri and later Riyad Mahrez knocking out the qualifiers Presnel Kimpembe and also Achraf Hakimi respectively.
They also came close in the future when Ilkay Gundogan launched a fine initiative on the base of the article, but almost allowed their rivals to take the lead against the course of play before the break when Mbappe finished uncharacteristically after Neymar pressed John Stones right into the foul.
City failed to notice this warning, however, as less than 5 minutes into the second half Mbappe finished off a low shot with Ederson's legs at the far post to open shelves on a historic occasion. It was the 22-year-old's 29th goal in the Champions League in his 50th appearance.
PSG's lead simply lasted more than 10 minutes, although Sterling equalized with a hunter's initiative after Kyle Pedestrian spotted him with a cross into the back post. With just over a quarter of an hour left, Jesus put the hosts ahead, using the finishing touches of a good team move to see Pep Guardiola's side advance to the last 16 as the group winner, with PSG behind them in the next round as runners-up.
Jay City player ratings
Ederson: Comfortably taken care of PSG's very first initiative of the game, conserving reduced to his left from Mendes, yet might not do anything to maintain Mbappe's set out 6
Kyle Pedestrian: He made good use of his speed of recovery to ask Mbappe to rush in with a shot at the end of the first half and then again in the second to wipe out the Frenchman's fingers. He played a key component in the tie after hitting a low ball through the package to bring Sterling close to 8
Ruben Dias: Called up after missing the weekend's success at Everton, Dias has been largely concerned with the dangers posed by PSG's impressive 3 6 lead
John Stones: A favorite over Aymeric Laporte, the Stones were widely lucky not to have them penalized after his mistake caused a PSG counterattack that Mbappe missed
Joao Cancelo: Hakimi crushed City's best player this season, but almost doubled Sterling's stunning out-of-the-boot goal on Sunday for Jesus late on 7
Rodri: He approached opening shelves in the opening five minutes with a knotted header in the back letter. He played a great run over the top to get Walker to the top as much as Sterling's goal. Booked for a foul on Paredes 8
Ilkay Gundogan: The blog post slapped him with a hard side kick after the tour had already worn his way. Supported city dictates speed by finishing 61/63 7 passes