With a new solo from Kylian Mbappé and a Lionel Messi conductor, Paris gave a spectacle to its supporters for this match which did not change its ranking, but which eliminates the Belgian champion from all the European cups. PSG have largely won at home at the Parc des Princes (4-1).
The star striker of Paris SG Kylian Mbappé shone against Bruges (4-1), Tuesday, December 7 in the Champions League, with a double and an assist, which recalled his enormous influence on his team. “Kyky” started the show with a goal after 75 seconds before doubling the lead five minutes later on a serve from Angel di Maria. His double initiated the beautiful evening of the Parisians, who found their smile again, after weeks of suffering in the game grinning. Kylian Mbappé remained decisive despite the fatigue due to the accumulation of matches, which pushed coach Mauricio Pochettino to start the match in Lens on the bench last Saturday (1-1).
Youngest player to reach 30 goals in C1
It is in the corridor that “Kyky” built the action on the 3-0 signed Messi (38th), from a magnificent large bridge over Jack Hendry at the center line. Instead of going alone, he shifted the Argentine, who finished the job with a curled strike. Mbappé was involved in the first four goals that the superstar scored in C1 (3 assists and 1 penalty caused). Messi also cracked a brace with the fourth Parisian goal from a penalty spot (76th).
“ There was a very good connection between the players. The players had to feel free. We are qualified and the responsibility was to show more. I am happy with the quality of the performance. I know we can still improve », Declared on Canal + Mauricio Pochettino. “ There was no stake, but the Champions League is still the Champions League. We took this match seriously, we wanted to warm up our home crowd a bit and that’s what we did. We had a full performance, it was much better. We can still improve but today we took a small step forward », Explained Mbappé, still on Canal +.
This season, in all competitions, Kylian Mbappé has eleven goals (including 4 in C1) and twelve assists (4 in C1). Its enormous influence makes it a game plan on its own, when the Parisian collective is still looking for its identity.
This Tuesday, he broke new records, becoming the youngest player to reach the 30-goal mark in the Champions League, at 22 years and 352 days, according to statistician Opta. He also scored the fastest goal of his career.
Lovers of major events, the player will have to wait until the next European thrills, in February and March, with the round of 16. “ He is in the top 3 in the world. Mbappé is compatible with all players around the world. Not just me, but everyone who loves football admires him a lot Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday. Today, it is Paris that benefits.
Here is Messi with 5 goals in C1, 4 for Mbappé, while waiting for the eliminatory phase, where the PSG should find the last member of the trio, Neymar.