Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City met in the UEFA Champions League at Parc des Princes on Wednesday in one of the most critical league phase games. The Ligue 1 titleholders and their English Premier League counterparts are both staring down the barrel at potential continental elimination after poor runs of form this European season.

PARIS — Luis Enrique credits Pep Guardiola with inventing arguably the “perfect model” of attacking soccer. He must now outwit him when Paris Saint-Germain faces Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, in a match both teams must win to avoid the prospect of early elimination in the new-look format.

Jan. 22, the two powerhouse clubs will collide in a match that could determine the trajectory of their Champions League campaigns.

Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones, manager Pep Guardiola said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will hope his team have rediscovered their scoring touch at the perfect time as they look to revive their Champions League hopes away at Paris Saint-Germain. A thumping 6-0 win away at Ipswich was a performance not seen from City in months,