Kylian Mbappé scored twice and was one of the great architects of the Parisians’ success against Real Sociedad on Tuesday March 5.
09:30 – A privilege to play with Mbappé for Vitinha
“Mbappé? “We are all very happy with him, it’s a privilege to play with him. He was decisive again, we want him to always be like that. He always impresses us, he pretends it’s easy, but we know it’s difficult on the pitch,” explained the Portuguese midfielder.
08:52 – “What sells is throwing shit away” says Luis Enrique
Annoyed, the PSG coach launched a dig at journalists on Movistar after the match. “Obviously (that there is no problem between the two, editor’s note), but you know that what sells is throwing shit and causing trouble. Who cares about the truth? I don’t “I have no problem with any player, just certain decisions can be more or less appreciated. For me, he is the best player in the world in the last meters. He is unstoppable.”
08:30 – The enigmatic reaction of Kylian Mbappé
“A performance in the form of a response? No, I don’t have a particular message, it’s just that I always want to play the Champions League. It’s a very important competition, I always try to perform. Sometimes I get there. Sometimes I can’t do it. But I will never be a player who hides myself. A problem with the coach? He’s doing very well, very well, there’s nothing wrong with him. Even though people may think there is a problem. I have many problems, but the coach is not one of them” explained the Frenchman on Canal +
03/05/24 – 11:15 p.m. – Match summary
PSG reached the quarter-finals in style (2-1). The first minutes are more involved than those of the first leg and in this little game the Parisians are the best. Kylian Mbappé responds on the pitch and pierces Remiro’s net with an unstoppable curling shot (15th). Fifteen minutes later, the Parisian striker was close to doing it again but his first-intention shot was perfectly deflected with his foot by Remiro. After this opportunity, Paris managed its advantage until the break and the offensive weakness of the Basques helped the Parisian defense to hold on. Returning from the locker room, Paris doesn’t force that much to make a break. Kang-in Lee, who entered at the break, launches Kylian Mbappé who deceives Remiro by closing his foot (56th). This goal from the break hurts the Basques but they will try to finish their adventure in the Champions League well but Donnarumma does everything not to concede a goal like on Turrientes’ first intention recovery (79th). Finally, the Basque efforts will be rewarded thanks to Mikel Merino who catches a ball pushed back by Donnarumma (90th). This will only be a simple warning for Paris which will, despite everything, have managed this double confrontation well.
03/05/24 – 11:05 p.m. – Kylian Mbappé satisfied
Kylian Mbappé delivered his first words after this Real Sociedad – PSG: “We are very happy. We wanted to qualify but also to win by making the match more peaceful. We found ourselves in difficulty at the end but we will not keep that in mind. Today, we shouldn’t have slept because if they had opened the score it would have motivated them. I don’t have a particular message but I still want to play in the Champions League.”
03/05/24 – 11:00 p.m. – A first in three springs
Thanks to its victory in this Real Sociedad – PSG, Paris reaches the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in three editions.
Victory and qualification!
The Parisians win at the Reala Arena and qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
GO PARIS ❤️????#RSOPSG I #UCL pic.twitter.com/mqY31ifKCU
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) March 5, 2024
03/05/24 – 10:54 p.m. – Paris advances to the quarter-finals!
PSG takes on Real Sociedad and reaches the quarter-finals of the Champions League thanks to Kylian Mbappé, author of a double.
05/03/24 – 22:51 – Merino makes Real’s efforts come true! (90′)
The captain offers a consolation prize to his team in this Real Sociedad – PSG. Mikel Merino is on the rebound from a cross pushed back by Donnarumma and concludes with a volley.
05/03/24 – 22:49 – The thrill for Donnarumma!! (89′)
Olasagasti tries to enter the penalty area but is deflected for a corner. Donnarumma was wrong-footed.
05/03/24 – 22:46 – Mbappé has fun (85′)
The double scorer of this Real Sociedad – PSG makes a blind pass on the left side and ends this meeting freewheeling. Despite everything, he would like to go for a hat-trick.
05/03/24 – 22:43 – A double change for Paris (82′)
Luis Enrique made a change for the last ten minutes of this Real Sociedad – PSG. Carlos Soler and Randal Kolo Muani replace Achraf Hakimi and Ousmane Dembélé. Imanol Alguacil also makes a change with the entry of Olasagasti in place of Zubimendi.
05/03/24 – 22:39 – Donnarumma makes a superb save (79′)
Barrenetxea sets fire again in the left lane and his cross, taken at first intention by Turrientes, is saved by Donnarumma who was not trapped.
05/03/24 – 22:38 – A change on both sides (77′)
For the last quarter of an hour of this Real Sociedad – PSG, Luis Enrique launches Manuel Ugarte in place of Fabian Ruiz. Mikel Oyarzabal gives way to André Silva on the Real side.
05/03/24 – 22:36 – The corners follow one another (76′)
Real Sociedad tries to save honor at the end of the match and takes a series of corners. This sequence ends with a loose shot from Zubimendi.
05/03/24 – 22:33 – Donnarumma comes out again (72′)
The Italian shows authority in his area and his unacademic exit reassures the Parisian defense. This Real Sociedad – PSG loses intensity at the end of the game.
05/03/24 – 22:30 – Hakimi stumbles on Remiro (68′)
The Moroccan infiltrates the opposing area and strikes but Remiro lies down and pushes back without difficulty.
05/03/24 – 22:27 – Taroré ignites (66′)
The former Rennais is more than 30 meters away but does not stop himself from going crazy with an ultra-far volley which lands in the arms of Gianluigi Donnarumma.
05/03/24 – 22:24 – The goal is disallowed for Real Sociedad! (63′)
Barrenetxea is at the far post and emerges to place his header but the goal is disallowed for an offside position.
05/03/24 – 22:22 – Change on both sides (61′)
The two coaches are making changes in this Real Sociedad – PSG. Nordi Mukiele replaces Nuno Mendes for Paris while Barrenetxea and Turrientes replace Becker and Mendez.
03/05/24 – 10:17 p.m. – MBAPPÉ’S SPECIAL (56′)
KYLIAN MBAPPÉ SHELTERS PARIS! Paid coaching for Luis Enrique. Kang-in Lee is the decisive passer and launches the rocket Kylian Mbappé who punishes by closing his foot in front of Remiro. The break is over.
05/03/24 – 22:15 – New yellow card (54′)
Zubeldia is behind Dembélé and is logically warned by Michael Oliver in this Real Sociedad – PSG.
05/03/24 – 22:12 – Donnarumma hit in the air (52′)
The Italian goalkeeper wins in the penalty area on a corner but is hit in the air. Michael Oliver doesn’t flinch and lets the game continue.
05/03/24 – 22:10 – Mukiele warms up (50′)
The former Montpellier man is already on the edge of the field and is warming up quietly. He could make his debut in this Real Sociedad – PSG while Achraf Hakimi took a yellow in the first period.
05/03/24 – 22:08 – Barcola is out (46′)
Luis Enrique made a change at the break for Real Sociedad – PSG. Bradley Barcola came out and was replaced by Kang-in Lee.
05/03/24 – 22:06 – Here we go again!
Paris is 45 minutes away from reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Michael Oliver kicks off the second half of Real Sociedad – PSG.