Pep Guardiola was back in the stands at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening as Manchester City hosted Paris Saint-Germain — the club's first fixture since a verdict found them guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations.

The Manchester City manager's attendance drew significant attention, coming at a particularly turbulent moment for the club. City were found guilty of violating Premier League financial rules, a ruling that cast a long shadow over the club heading into the match against the French giants.

Despite the off-field storm, Guardiola was present to watch his side take on Paris Saint-Germain, signalling that the Spaniard remains firmly committed to the club through one of the most challenging periods in its recent history.