Elimbi Gilbert's late strike rescues PSG draw, leaves Manchester City's Women's Champions League hopes in balance

The Guardian Sport · 2026-10-29
Elimbi Gilbert's late strike rescues PSG draw, leaves Manchester City's Women's Champions League hopes in balance

Manchester City's Women's Champions League campaign is in jeopardy after a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain at the Joie Stadium, their third consecutive stalemate in the competition. Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw appeared to have secured victory with an 85th-minute penalty, but PSG substitute Tara Elimbi Gilbert equalized from close range just three minutes later, silencing the home crowd. The result leaves City still searching for their first European win of the season and facing an uphill battle to reach the knockout stages. With only two group matches remaining, every point is crucial, and City's inability to close out games is a growing concern for manager Gareth Taylor. PSG, meanwhile, will view the point as vital in their own quest to advance, keeping them in contention. City must now regroup quickly and find a way to turn draws into wins if they are to keep their continental dreams alive.