2024-02-16 07:38:26
Kylian Mbappe is single-handedly pulling PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) after the departure of Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr. The World Cup-winning French star contributed to PSG’s victory once again. PSG beat Real Sociedad 2-0 in the first leg of the Champions League.
However, PSG could not create many chances at the beginning of the match at home on Wednesday (February 14). Sociedad was rather ahead in the battle for possession of the ball. Sociedad almost scored just before the break. However, Spanish midfielder Mikel Marino’s shot hits the crossbar.
In the second half, the French giants started to play in their familiar form. They scored in the 58th minute. An unguarded Mbappe volleyed the ball into the net at the far post from Marquinhos’ header in the corner.
With this goal, Mbappe surpassed former club teammate Neymar. Mbappe’s goals in the Champions League are now 44. Brazilian star Neymar is behind him with 43 goals in this tournament of European status.
Mbappe had another good chance in the 64th minute. However, his right-footed shot hit the goalkeeper’s hand and hit the crossbar. Barcola doubled the gap after 6 minutes. The young French forward found the net with a great shot after receiving a pass from Fabian Ruiz, which was blocked by an opponent’s defender.
The league will return to Sociedad’s ground on March 5.