Kylian Mbappe once again demonstrated his penchant for the big stage as his deadly brace helped fire Paris Saint-Germain into the UEFA Champions League quarter finals thanks to a 2-1 victory at Real Sociedad.
The France forward was the difference maker in the first leg at the Parc des Princes and his superb double quashed any hope of a La Real comeback as the Ligue 1 champions claimed a dominant 4-1 success on aggregate.
Mbappe was lively from the kick off, showing explosive pace to tee up an early chance for Bradley Barcola before silencing the Reale Arena crowd in San Sebastian with a magnificent solo effort on 15 minutes.
The 25-year-old hitman, who looks poised to join Real Madrid in the summer, added a second on 56 minutes when he raced free down the left before beating Alex Remiro with a smart near-post finish.
La Real showed belated spirit with the tie dead and pulled one back through Mikel Merino, but PSG stood firm as part of an excellent all-round performance to cruise into the last eight for the first time since 2021.
Match Events
5' Mbappe's shot over the bar
10' CHANCE! Barcola's shot stopped by goalkeeper
15' GOAL! Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG (Mbappe)
29' CLOSE! Mbappe's shot stopped by goalkeeper
42' Yellow Card! Takefusa Kubo booked
54' Yellow Card! Zubeldía booked
56' GOAL! Real Sociedad 0-2 PSG (Mbappe)
63' OFFSIDE! Barrenetxea’s goal disallowed
78' Donnarumma makes good save
89' GOAL! Real Sociedad 1-2 PSG (Merino)
Line-ups
Real Sociedad XI: Sheraldo Becker, H.Traore, Álex Remiro, Robin Le Normand, Mendez, Merino, Oyarzabal, Zubeldía, Javi Galán, Takefusa Kubo, Martín Zubimendi
Subs: Andre Silva, Tierney, Umar, Jon Ander Olasagasti, Ander Barrenetxea, Jon Aramburu, Beñat Turrientes, Jon Pacheco, Unai Marrero, Urko González de Zarate, Jon Magunazelaia, Pablo Marín
PSG XI: Lucas, Dembele, Fabian Ruiz, Mbappe, Donnarumma, Hakimi, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, Bradley Barcola, Lucas Beraldo, Warren Zaïre-Emery
Subs: Navas, Danilo Pereira, Marquinhos, Mukiele, Soler, Manuel Ugarte, Muani, Arnau Tenas, Kang-in Lee, Gonçalo Ramos, Joane Gadou, Senny Mayulu
Ksm_city
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The world is not ready for this combo… EXTRAORDINARY ⚡️⚡️
Kingsgate1234
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Kylian Mbappe is now the highest Goalscorer🎯 in the Champions league this season with six Goals ( 6 ) and has scored his 34th Goal in his 34th Game in all competitions🔥👏 Truly a GENERATIONAL TALENT💎
iamadiehardmadridfan
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Barcelona fans are you ready?
baoabclprt
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Thank you mbappe
eggosa91
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19/20 PSG: UCL Final, Won French cup 20/21 PSG: UCL Semis, Won French cup *Messi joins* 21/22 PSG: UCL R16, Coupe de France R16 22/23 PSG: UCL R16, Coupe de France R16 *Messi leaves* 23/24 PSG: UCL QF, Coupe de France QF 👀
iamadiehardmadridfan
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So Barca will be playing against Mbappe, Vinicius, Bellingham and Rodrygo next season?😂
malablata
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This shows that Messi was the problem at PSG.
Ellaalabt
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Click this to view GIFs: http://www.goalgif.xyz/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=53760693&language=en
Joekingcrespo
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Did you know that only two players send their teams to UCL QF tonight, and it's Mbappe and Kane with braces from both
LFTB
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Kingsgate1234
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Kylian Mbappe makes it 45 Goals⚽ and 26 Assists🅰️ in 69 Champions League Games🤩🔥👏 WHAT A GEM💎💯
Mang25
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19/20 PSG: UCL Final, Won French cup 20/21 PSG: UCL Semis, Won French cup *Messi joins* 21/22 PSG: UCL R16, Coupe de France R16 22/23 PSG: UCL R16, Coupe de France R16 *Messi leaves* 23/24 PSG: UCL QF, Coupe de France QF 👀
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To refresh ur memory a lil,psg lost to Real Madrid who were eventual champions and to Bayern munich who were semi finalists.Messi has never lost to average teams in the CL like ur robot like cr7.While in Juv he lost to ajax who are out of the top European league and also to lyon.So camel fan do chil
Emmyzae1
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