- Manchester City hosted Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad Stadium in their first home fixture since being found guilty of 114 out of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches, a decision the club is currently appealing.
- Former manager Pep Guardiola made his first return to the Etihad Stadium since his departure in May, taking a seat in the VIP section to demonstrate his continued support for the club and its hierarchy
- Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique publicly backed Manchester City ahead of the Champions League encounter, expressing his hope that the club will avoid severe sporting sanctions.
- Manchester City entered the European tie following a victory over Liverpool at Anfield, taking on a Paris Saint-Germain side that has secured back-to-back Champions League titles.
- Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma started for Enzo Maresca's Manchester City side against his former club, facing a hostile reception from the travelling away supporters throughout the opening stages.
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