Kylian Mbappe Shines Bright with Brace as PSG Clinch Quarterfinal Spot in Champions League
Kylian Mbappe left his mark on Tuesday night, netting twice and earning accolades as the world’s top player, guiding Paris Saint-Germain to the quarterfinals of the Champions League.
The 25-year-old’s impressive double propelled the French outfit to a 2-1 triumph over Real Sociedad in San Sebastián, Spain, sealing a 4-1 aggregate victory across both legs of their round-of-16 encounter.
The initial goal epitomized Mbappe’s diverse skill set – sprinting down the left flank, he deftly maneuvered past his marker with rapid footwork, then unleashed a precise strike into the bottom corner, all transpiring in the 15th minute.
Such was the force behind his shot that it ruptured the net, resulting in a hole between the post and the netting, necessitating a temporary halt in play for repairs.
Mbappe extended PSG’s lead later in the match, effectively sealing the tie 11 minutes into the second half with yet another characteristic goal. The French sensation broke free on the left following a lofted pass, cleverly outmaneuvering Alejandro Remiro in the goal.
Source from CNN Sports.
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