Paris Saint-Germain Defeats Real Madrid in Thrilling Champions League Clash
Mbappe Scores Twice in Second Half Comeback
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured a crucial victory in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg against Real Madrid on Tuesday night. After trailing 1-0 at halftime, PSG rallied in the second half with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to lead his side to a 4-1 comeback win.
Match Summary
The match started with Real Madrid taking an early lead through Vinicius Junior's goal in the 34th minute. PSG struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, but they came out firing in the second half. Mbappe equalized for PSG in the 61st minute and then put his team ahead with a stunning goal in the 70th minute.
Other Goals
In addition to Mbappe's brace, PSG also scored through Lionel Messi and Danilo Pereira. Karim Benzema scored Real Madrid's only goal of the match.
What's Next?
The second leg of the Round of 16 tie will be played on March 9 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. PSG will be looking to defend their lead and advance to the quarterfinals, while Real Madrid will be desperate to overcome the deficit and keep their Champions League hopes alive.
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