Manchester City’s surprising poor form has spread to all competitions.
It all started when Tottenham knocked them out of the EFL Cup in October and since then Pep Guardiola’s side have won just five of their 17 games in all competitions.
As far as the Champions League is concerned, City picked up seven points from their first three games but then suffered defeats to Sporting and Juventus and squandered a three-goal lead against Feyenoord to draw 3-3 at the Etihad Stadium.
City have sought to strengthen their squad in the January transfer market, although the new additions will not be able to play in the league phase.
“Of course it is a very important game for us and for PSG, but we still have another game against Brugge at home,” Guardiola said.
“I don’t know how many points we will need. Six points will be mathematically [sure]but maybe four, maybe three.
“But if we don’t qualify we have to accept that we weren’t good enough.”
PSG, meanwhile, are yet to lose in the French top flight but have failed to replicate that form in Europe, picking up just seven points from six games with three defeats, one draw and two wins.
In the table, they are the lowest of the so-called “big clubs” in Europe and are currently in a elimination place.
Luis Enrique’s team has suffered defeats against Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Atlético de Madrid, as well as a home draw against PSV.
“The reality is that we should have won the games against PSV and Atlético,” Enrique said. “With those [extra] With five points we would already be classified for the next round.
“But I am very optimistic and confident. Is it a game that must be won? The obligation is for all players to give 100% and I adopt the same attitude every day.
“You can lose games and that’s life. The most important thing is to be committed.”