Three years ago today, Girona were preparing for what was already a key game of the season — even at the early stage. Michel was two months into his job as manager and his new side had suffered three consecutive defeats against Ponferradina,

Girona should be proud of their Champions League debut, coach Michel said after his side held Paris St Germain at bay until late in Wednesday's game only to fall to a 1-0 defeat after a blunder from goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga.

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said the "unknowns" of the new Champions League format make it hard to judge his team's opening win over Girona on Wednesday.