Man City must overcome European 'inferiority complex' against PSG

City poised for last four in Europe, but much depends on their defence as Ibrahimovic and Di Maria come to town

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The second instalment of what has been christened "El Cashico" will see either Manchester City or Paris Saint-Germain reach the uncharted territory of the Champions League semi-finals.

It is a battle between two clubs whose Middle Eastern owners have helped transform the landscape of European football, but although City arrived at the top table before the French side, they still appear ill at ease in Europe, says James Ducker, of the Daily Telegraph.

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