Pressure on for Man City & PSG - could Champions League exit happen?

The new Champions League format adds more stakes, but Manchester City (24th) and Paris Saint-Germain (26th) risk early exits, needing strong results to avoid elimination or play-offs.

City’s poor form, including just five wins in 17 games, has hurt their campaign. Losses to Sporting, Juventus, and a draw with Feyenoord leave them in a precarious spot. Pep Guardiola acknowledges the challenge, with two wins ensuring a play-off berth.

PSG, despite dominating domestically, struggles in Europe, earning only seven points with losses to Bayern, Arsenal, and Atletico. Luis Enrique remains optimistic but admits their position is dire.

City has an 84% chance of reaching play-offs, PSG 64%. Missing the knockouts would mean significant financial losses due to reduced prize money and broadcast revenue under UEFA's new structure.