PSG beat Manchester City 4–2 with Safonov in goal
In short
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4–2 in the second round of the Champions League's main stage, Russian outlets reported. Matvey Safonov started in goal for PSG, and RIA Novosti reported that he made eight saves.
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Paris Saint-Germain won 4–2 against Manchester City in the second round of the Champions League's main stage, Interfax reported after the match. TASS and RIA Novosti also reported PSG's victory with Matvey Safonov in the team. RIA's result headline credited the Russian goalkeeper with eight saves. RBC reported that Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half for City. [ 4 , 5 , 7 , 8 ]
Pre-match coverage placed the October 14 game in Manchester, with kickoff scheduled for 22:00 Moscow time. RIA Novosti, citing UEFA's lineup information, said Safonov would start for PSG opposite City's Gianluigi Donnarumma. The outlet noted that the two had previously competed for PSG's starting goalkeeper position before Donnarumma moved to Manchester City in September 2025. [ 1 , 2 ]
Why it matters
The victory came against Manchester City with Safonov selected as PSG's starting goalkeeper. Erling Haaland scored twice in the second half for City, according to RBC.
Key facts
- PSG beat Manchester City 4–2 in the second round of the Champions League's main stage. [ 7 ]
- Safonov started in goal for PSG, while Gianluigi Donnarumma started for Manchester City. [ 2 , 3 ]
- RIA Novosti reported eight saves by Safonov. [ 5 ]
- Haaland scored City's two goals in the second half, RBC reported. [ 8 ]