How Twitter Reacted to Manchester City's 2-2 Draw with Paris Saint-Germain

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The lack of quality in that CL qtr final was staggering. I've seen better this season in the National League. Still, great result for City

— Neil Martin (@nmengland) April 6, 2016"

Wednesday night saw two of football's finest petrodollar-fuelled sides meet at the Parc des Princes, as Paris Saint-Germain welcome their nouveau-riche counterparts Manchester City for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final. 

Before kick-off, much was made of the financial stakes behind the tie:

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Matchball for PSG vs Man City game tonight. pic.twitter.com/Ee8VPd0c8l

— 8 Troll Football (@8TrollFootball) April 6, 2016"

Joe Hart was declared fit for the game, which prompted memories of that Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal:

It took just a few seconds of play for David Luiz to steal Twitter's attention, though, as he received an early booking:

"

Blanc, "You are a yellow away from missing the 2nd leg. Don't act dumb!"

David Luiz, "Ok boss."

1 minute in: David Luiz yellow card.

— Captain Antar ❤️ (@MoTheArabKeeper) April 6, 2016"

In the 12th minute, PSG had a golden opportunity to take the lead when Bacary Sagna brought down David Luiz in the area. The mighty Zlatan stepped up to face Joe Hart from the penalty spot, but it was the 'keeper who triumphed.

Accordingly, the Swede received plenty of criticism for his first-half performance:

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A Defesa de pênalti do Harthttps://t.co/jb2xSyjCjG

— English League BR (@EnglishLeagueBR) April 6, 2016"

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38 - Number of chances Man City's defence will give Zlatan Ibrahimovic before he decides to bother to score one. Nonchalant.

— OptaJoke (@OptaJoke) April 6, 2016"

In the 38th minute, Zlatan was made to rue his missed opportunities when Kevin De Bruyne gave City a vital away goal:

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Gol do kdb que abriu o placar (@ManCityPhotos)pic.twitter.com/5dtsePmP49

— English League BR (@EnglishLeagueBR) April 6, 2016"

City's lead, however, lasted just two minutes, as Fernando committed defensive suicide on the edge of the box to allow Zlatan to atone for his misses:

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Meu deus do céu Fernando,1-1 (@Epl_Vine)https://t.co/Tz3wXbCPpJ

— English League BR (@EnglishLeagueBR) April 6, 2016"

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Fernando walking into the locker room like pic.twitter.com/pGRLhXmCMs

— Afc Fcb USMNT (@The_usmnt25) April 6, 2016"

As per usual, Michael Owen was trending at half-time thanks to his commentating contributions:

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Joe Hart looking at Fernando at half time like... pic.twitter.com/3OypZXen8y

— The Away Fans (@theawayfans) April 6, 2016"

Just before the hour mark, PSG took the lead for the first time when Joe Hart parried an Edinson Cavani header into the path of former City youth prospect Adrien Rabiot:

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 | Gol de Rabiot: Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Manchester City https://t.co/wec7TsbVYl

— Premier League BR (@PremierLeague_B) April 6, 2016"

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Not being funny, but if I was in charge of a team with Man City's wealth, first thing I'd do is buy a defence that can defend.

— Johnny Gallagher (@Johnny_G2012) April 6, 2016"

In the 72nd minute, PSG reciprocated City's terrible defending, allowing Fernandinho to notch City's second away goal:

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Gol de empate do City,2-2 https://t.co/2htNQGhn5M

— English League BR (@EnglishLeagueBR) April 6, 2016"

The game finished 2-2, and the general consensus suggested City were in a strong position—despite their weak standard of defending:

"

City taking a 2-2 draw back to Manchester is a great result, 2 away goals is crucial

— Dan [YNWA] (@EmreDann) April 6, 2016"

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I think we're all in a state of shock great result for City ...bring it on let's fill out the stadium. .⚽

— invisibleman (@ohballotelli) April 6, 2016"

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