PSG 1-0 Real Madrid
15th February 2021 20:00 kick-off
Match report by William Okafor-Oregan
The stand-out fixture of the Champions League round-of-16
Kylian Mbappe's future dominated the pre-match talk and his last-gasp winner in this heavy-weight tie showed all the reasons why.
The home side started well with Mbappe going on a darting run before setting up a great chance for Angel Di Maria, who fired his effort over the bar.
Not long after, Mbappe was on the receiving end of an exquisite long pass by Lionel Messi but he failed to beat Thibaut Coutrois from close range.
Not long after, Mbappe was on the receiving end of an exquisite long pass by Lionel Messi but he failed to beat Thibaut Coutrois from close range.
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On the hour mark, Dani Carvajal felled Mbappe deep in the box for a clear penalty. But the resulting spot-kick that Messi struck was expertly saved by Courtois.
Just when Los Blancos looked like they were going to walk away with a draw, Mbappe conjured up a moment of brilliance.
His sudden burst of pace beat two defenders, then curled a low shot under Courtois to snatch the win in the dying moments.
(Lead Image Credit: William Okafor-Oregan)
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