Mbappe’s mercurial stoppage-time winner gave PSG a truly deserved 1-0 win over a rather defensive Real Madrid, and also ensured Leo Messi’s saved spot kick did not prove costly for them.
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Overall, PSG were good value for their success too on an evening when the Ligue 1 leaders created chance after chance only to find an inspired Belgium international between the sticks for Real or a wasteful Angel Di Maria in the first half.
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Mbappe was a constant menace to the Spanish defense with Dani Carvajal taking a savage beating at the hands of the 23-year-old and the excellent Nuno Mendes when he pushed forward from left-back to support the attack.
Real barely mustered an attempt on goal and while PSG were wasteful, they created in abundance while their opponents appeared tired and every bit a team built around veterans and ageing stars who have seen their best days.
After taking a back-heeled pass from substitute Neymar in the fourth and final minute of injury time, Mbappe cut inside two players down the left and shot the ball between the legs of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, winning the match with few seconds to go.
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