- Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has publicly defended Manchester City ahead of their Champions League meeting, wishing the club well after an independent commission found them guilty of 114 Premier League financial breaches.
- The commission ruled that Manchester City benefited from over £900m in disguised funding between 2009 and 2018, leaving them facing potential penalties such as Premier League expulsion or relegation while they appeal the decision.
- Luis Enrique insisted that Manchester City fully deserved all the trophies they won on the pitch in recent years, describing their performances as incredible and expressing hope that they can avoid severe sanctions.
- The PSG boss also supported former manager Pep Guardiola, asserting that medals and titles won on the pitch should remain intact regardless of off-pitch decisions by authorities.
- Wednesday's fixture marks Manchester City's first match at the Etihad Stadium since the ruling, as well as Pep Guardiola's first return to the stadium since standing down in the summer.
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