Paris: A stunning victory for PSG in the Champions League. Paris club defeated Israeli club Maccabi Haifa 7-2 in a match where Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe shone with double goals. PSG qualified for the pre-quarters with the win.
Brazilian superstar Neymar and Spanish star Carlos Soler also scored for PSG. One goal was an own by the Maccabi star. Senegalese player Abdelai Zeke scored both of Maccabi’s goals. Messi, who played full of the field throughout the match, started PSG’s goal hunt.
In the 19th minute of the match, Mbappe’s ball from inside the box was sent to the net by Messi. Mbappe increased the lead in the 32nd minute. Neymar’s goal in the 35th minute. This time too, Messi paved the way for the goal.
Maccabi’s first goal through Zeke in the 38th minute. In the 44th minute, Mbappe gave Messi a beautiful shot from outside the box.
Sec’s second goal in the 50th minute. Score 4-2. After that, PSG intensified their attack. Had good chances but couldn’t hit the target. Mbappe’s second goal came from Ashraf Hakimi’s diagonal pass in the 64th minute. With this, the star’s goal tally has become five from four matches.
Goldberg’s own goal in the 67th minute increased PSG’s lead. Neymar sent the ball from the left wing of the box in front of the post and hit the foot of Goldberg and went into the net. In the 84th minute, Solar’s goal from Messi’s assist completed the list.
Meanwhile, one of Messi’s shots hit the crossbar. With the win, PSG has 11 points from five matches. In the other group match, Benfica secured their place in the last 16 after beating the mighty Juventus 4-3. The defeat saw Juventus miss the pre-quarters for the first time since 2013. Benfica has 11 points from five matches.
Juventus have just three points from five matches with one win.