Ousmane Dembele delivered a brilliant performance as Paris Saint-Germain defeated Manchester City 4-2 in a thrilling Champions League encounter. After answering his critics with his display on the pitch, the Frenchman provided an equally entertaining response in a bizarre post-match interview, choosing laughter and sarcasm over a heated exchange.PSG produced a memorable European display, overpowering Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. Dembele, who had come under fire following his performances for France during the international break, played a key role in the victory, finding the net as the reigning Ligue 1 champions moved back to the top of their group.This is what punishment looks like! City feel pain, as PSG demolish them at Etihad!Asked whether his goal was intended as a response to the criticism he had received during the Nations League, the forward brushed aside the suggestion with a joke about his holidays rather than getting drawn into a confrontation. His laid-back reaction offered a glimpse of the confidence he had shown throughout the match."No, not at all. There was the break and I went on holiday afterwards. In fact, I might ask for more holidays if possible. We know that the team has a lot of quality. It was a good match against a great City team. We really had a lot of space, we knew how to play very well, especially in the first half, we were really efficient in the box. In the second, we relaxed, and when you relax, you pay the price," Dembele explained in an unusual post-match exchange, as reported by Foot Mercato.🚨 Ousmane Dembélé when asked about PSG resting their best players only for the Champions League: "I really enjoy playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when I come back from holidays!" "I might even ask for more holidays. Maybe Luis Enrique can let me rest until March!" REMINDER: Barça will have to play their best starting XI vs Betis (a Champions League team) this weekend, meanwhile PSG will likely rotate their entire starting XI vs a bottom-tier side.— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) October 14, 2026 The PSG star has spent much of his career under the microscope in both France and Spain, making criticism a familiar part of his professional life. Rather than allowing the constant scrutiny to unsettle him, the 28-year-old appeared comfortable with the attention, even sharing a friendly moment with former Manchester City player Samir Nasri, who congratulated him on the performance. Dembele made it clear that the outside noise is nothing new after so many years at the highest level."I've been criticized for ten years, that's not going to change! Thank you Samir, we know what it is. It was a good match. I take a lot of pleasure in playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, especially when I come back from holiday, it's really a pleasure. Yes, if it's possible, until the month of March. It's the coach who decides," Dembele added with a smile, enjoying the moment after PSG's impressive triumph.Dembélé in Ligue 1 this season: 3 games, 0 goals. Dembélé in the UCL this season: 2 games, 3 goals. Bro loves Champions League football 😭🔥 https://t.co/pZ89I4M1g7— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) October 14, 2026 With his performance against City, the Frenchman offered the perfect response to those questioning his form, while his humorous remarks showed that he had little intention of letting the criticism spoil his mood.19.45: (3.40) Salzburg (3.50) Milan (2.10)