Kylian Mbappe scored his second stoppage-time winner in four days, ensuring PSG hold a slender first leg lead in their Champions League last-16 clash with La Liga leaders Real Madrid. The visitors defended stoutly with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois producing saves galore – including a Lionel Messi penalty – but had no chance stopping a magical moment at the death.
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Manchester United 1-3 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Neymar’s brace sinks hosts
Goals from Marquinhos and a Neymar brace helped Paris Saint-Germain to an important 3-1 Champions League away win over Manchester United in their Group H encounter, keeping the group finely poised ahead of next week’s final matchday. What were five talking points from an intriguing affair at Old Trafford, where one side played the final 20 minutes with ten men? Continue reading “Manchester United 1-3 PSG: 5 Talking Points as Neymar’s brace sinks hosts”
Borussia Dortmund 2-1 PSG: Same old story with polarising Neymar, Haaland steals the show
Neymar had plenty to say post-match as PSG lost 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against a determined Borussia Dortmund side overnight: but the Brazilian superstar crucially lacked the killer edge that would have justified his damning comments in Germany.
Monaco 1-4 PSG: Mbappe nets brace against former side as VAR steals show
Kylian Mbappe netted a well-taken brace, Neymar slotted home a penalty while substitute Pablo Sarabia scored with just his second touch of the evening as PSG flexed their strength in depth with a comprehensive 4-1 away win over Monaco – just three days after their frenetic 3-3 draw against them at the Parc des Princes. Continue reading “Monaco 1-4 PSG: Mbappe nets brace against former side as VAR steals show”
3 reasons PSG should sell Neymar this summer
With reports suggesting he’s set for a return to Spain this summer, here are three reasons why PSG should finally cut their losses and sell Neymar after all…
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PSG 2-1 Liverpool: Bernat and Neymar on target against lacklustre Reds
First-half goals from Juan Bernat and Neymar sealed all three points for Paris Saint-Germain against a disappointing Liverpool side, ensuring they remain in the Champions League while leaving Group C wide open ahead of matchday six. Continue reading “PSG 2-1 Liverpool: Bernat and Neymar on target against lacklustre Reds”
Why now is decision time for PSG’s Adrien Rabiot
With a year left on his existing deal, Adrien Rabiot has an important decision to make in the coming days and weeks. Paris Saint-Germain are eager to keep him. Why would they not? He has a wealth of experience for a 23-year-old and is widely regarded as a top-class midfielder possessing a range of different attributes.
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PSG 7-1 Celtic: Neymar, Cavani and Mbappé all on target as Bhoys dismantled
Neymar and Edinson Cavani both netted two while Kylian Mbappé impressed too as PSG demolished Celtic to break Champions League records and finish as Group B winners with one matchday fixture still to come. Continue reading “PSG 7-1 Celtic: Neymar, Cavani and Mbappé all on target as Bhoys dismantled”
Champions League 2017/18: Anderlecht 0-4 PSG – Player Ratings
PSG’s attacking trio were influential again during a comfortable away victory, which could’ve been completely different had their hosts been more clinical with their chances on-goal. Here are the player ratings from Wednesday’s Group B fixture in the UEFA Champions League.
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