PSG on 'different level' - are they building greatest European dynasty?
Paris St-Germain are eyeing a third successive Champions League crown after dismantling Manchester City, but where do they rank against Europe's most dominant clubs?
Key points
- PSG beat Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday, leading 3-0 at half-time.
- PSG are aiming for a third consecutive European crown, which would make them the fifth team to achieve this.
- Chris Sutton said on BBC Radio 5 Live that PSG are 'on a different level'.
Paris St-Germain delivered a dominant Champions League performance on Wednesday, defeating Manchester City 4-2. The back-to-back European champions raced to a 3-0 half-time lead and withstood a spirited second-half fightback from the Premier League leaders to secure the win.
The victory has intensified discussion about whether Luis Enrique's side is building one of the greatest dynasties in European football. PSG are now aiming to win a third consecutive European crown, a feat only four clubs have achieved since 1956 and just one in the Champions League era.
Dominant display against City
PSG sliced through Manchester City with ease, showcasing a ruthless blend of skill and pressing. Chris Sutton, speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live at half-time, said, 'This PSG team are on a different level.' He added that City 'haven't been able to string passes together' and described the game as 'an absolute pummelling'.
The French side's performance was all the more striking given their lacklustre start to the domestic season. However, they have a habit of clicking into gear when it matters, and against City they were at their unstoppable best.
This PSG team are on a different level
— Chris Sutton
A dynasty in the making
Since the arrival of Qatar Sports Investments 15 years ago, PSG have been France's most dominant force. But continental success only came after a change in approach. President Nasser Al-Khelaifi declared 'the end of the glitter,' moving away from the 'flashy, bling-bling' era.
Luis Enrique arrived in 2023 with a plan to build a coherent team, investing in younger players who could be moulded by his philosophy. That strategy has yielded two scintillating Champions League triumphs, and now PSG stand on the brink of a third.
