UEFA Champions League: PSG Earn 1-0 Victory Over Girona Through Dramatic Late Winner - In Pics

Girona defended resolutely for the whole match but a massive mistake by the goalkeeper in the 90th minute helped Paris Saint-Germain earn a dramatic victory at home in the first match of both these teams at the new season of the UEFA Champions League. PSG dominated the match fully getting 26 shots against Girona's three. However, the scoreline remained stuck at 0-0 till Paulo Gazzaniga's own goal made the difference and helped PSG get ahead.

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Updated on: 19 September 2024 1:39 pm

UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: PSG players leave the pitch after they won the match | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

PSG players leave the pitch after they won the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.

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UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: Girona's players leave the pitch after they lost the match against PSG | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

Girona's players leave the pitch after they lost the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.

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UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: PSG players celebrate after a goal | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

PSG players celebrate after a goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.

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UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: PSG players celebrate a goal | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

PSG players celebrate after a goal during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.

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UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: Girona's Portu, right, and PSG's Joao Neves fight for the ball | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

Girona's Portu, right, and PSG's Joao Neves fight for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.

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UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: PSG's head coach Luis Enrique | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

PSG's head coach Luis Enrique gives instructions during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.

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UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: Girona's Viktor Tsygankov, left, and PSG's Bradley Barcola fight for the ball | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

Girona's Viktor Tsygankov, left, and PSG's Bradley Barcola fight for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.

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UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: PSG's Marquinhos clears the ball in front of Girona's Bryan Gil | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

PSG's Marquinhos clears the ball in front of Girona's Bryan Gil during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.

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UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: Girona's Arnau Martinez, left, and PSG's Bradley Barcola fight for the ball | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

Girona's Arnau Martinez, left, and PSG's Bradley Barcola fight for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.

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UEFA Champions League, PSG vs Girona: Girona's Cristhian Stuani, left, and PSG's Warren Zaire-Emery fight for the ball | Photo: AP/Christophe Ena

Girona's Cristhian Stuani, left, and PSG's Warren Zaire-Emery fight for the ball during the Champions League opening phase soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Girona at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris, France.