A last-minute goal from Kylian Mbappé gave PSG a deserved victory over Real Madrid (1-0) on Tuesday, February 15, in a Champions League round of 16 first leg also scored by Lionel Messi’s missed penalty.
Other than him, who else? “Kyky,” who had been especially anticipated during this gala meeting, unlocked the Madrid lock with a goal (90th + 4) in his image, full of speed and accuracy, that blew up the Parc des Princes.
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He dribbled past two defenders before unleashing a right-footed shot that was too fast for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who had otherwise played flawlessly.
The striker rewarded his team’s dominance, putting them in a good position for the return match on March 9 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The Parisians were full of self-assurance.
93 – Kylian Mbappé a marqué le but le plus tardif pour Paris en Ligue des Champions (93 minutes et 14 secondes) depuis celui inscrit par Blaise Matuidi (93 minutes et 44 secondes) en quart de finale aller contre Barcelone le 2 avril 2013. Suspense. #PSGRMA pic.twitter.com/aTG1MHeCTp
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) February 15, 2022
7 – Kylian Mbappé a été impliqué dans au moins un but lors de chacun de ses 7 derniers matches de Ligue des Champions (5 buts, 4 assists), égalant le record pour un joueur 🇫🇷 en LdC depuis qu’Opta l’analyse (2003/04) établi par … lui-même en mai-décembre 2017. Crack. #PSGRMA pic.twitter.com/Tk1U0eQUlu
— OptaJean (@OptaJean) February 15, 2022
The teammates of Marco Verratti, master of the midfield, were generous, applied, and combative in one of their best performances of the season.
We must add patience to his list of qualities. PSG made the difference in added time once again this season, a trait that can be attributed to their self-sacrifice.
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Real Madrid, which had no chance despite the presence of its star Karim Benzema, can be pleased with the outcome. Paris should have scored another goal or two.
Lionel Messi missed a penalty in the 62nd minute, which could weigh heavily in three weeks. After a well-placed free-kick that the “Pulga” did not target, the Argentinian was chambered by Real supporters who chanted his name (75th).
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