Kvicha Kvaratskhelia Set for Champions League Debut
Kvicha Kvaratskhelia's debut is set to be a crucial moment in the Champions League, with PSG facing Brest in the first leg of their playoff. The Georgian player's impressive start to his PSG career has fans excited for his Champions League bow, and he will be looking to make a lasting impression on the competition.
PSG's new signing Kvicha Kvaratskhelia is poised to make his Champions League debut for the club when they face Brest in the first leg of their playoff on Tuesday, following his impressive debut goal in a 4-1 win over Monaco.
Kvaratskhelia, who joined PSG from Napoli for 70 million euros in January, was initially not allowed to play in the Champions League until after the league phase. However, he has quickly settled into the team, scoring on his debut and warming up for his Champions League bow. Coach Luis Enrique has selected a 20-player squad for the match, with midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery missing due to injury.
Meanwhile, in another highly anticipated Champions League matchup, Manchester City hosted Real Madrid in the opening leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England. The match ended 3-2 in favor of Real Madrid, with goals from Kylian Mbappé, Brahim Díaz, and Jude Bellingham securing the win for the Spanish side. Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored twice, including a penalty, but it was not enough to secure a win for the home team.
The win marked the fourth consecutive season that Manchester City and Real Madrid have faced each other in the UEFA Champions League, with Real Madrid having knocked out an English club from the knockout stages of the competition 13 times. Kvicha Kvaratskhelia's Champions League debut is highly anticipated, and fans will be watching closely to see how he performs on the biggest stage.