Paris Saint-Germain closed in on a place in the last 16 of the Champions League with a ruthless 5-0 win over Club Brugge on Tuesday.
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Kylian Mbappe scored a second-half hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 5-0 win over Club Brugge in Tuesday's Champions League Group A clash.
The France forward was introduced from the bench seven minutes into the second half and helped put the game out of Brugge's reach with a devastating display that also included an assist.
Mauro Icardi opened the scoring for PSG at Jan Breydel Stadium and made it five goals in four matches after being set up by Mbappe in the second half.
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7' GOAL! Club Brugge 0-1 PSG (Icardi)
Silva carves open the home defence with a cross-field pass, and he picks out Di Maria. The winger takes a couple of touches before firing a pass towards Icardi, and the striker fires the visitors into the lead with a half volley.
15' Di Maria with a great chance!
Choupo-Moting plays Di Maria in over the top, but the Argentina international seems to have too much time, and he fires wide of the target.
52' Mbappe is subbed in
Speak of the devil, here comes Mbappe as he replaces Choupo-Moting.
61' GOAL! Club Brugge 0-2 PSG (Mbappe)
Mbappe pops up at the right time to head home and surely put the tie beyond the home side. PSG worked their way into the box and Mignolet did well to save a shot, but all he did was palm the ball to Mbappe who nodded home.
63' GOAL! Club Brugge 0-3 PSG (Icardi)
Two goals in two minutes has given PSG the advantage they need, and they once again prove how clinical they can be. The home side fail to clear their lines and Mbappe gets to the byline before crossing for Icardi who does really well to adjust his body and fire past Mignolet from close range. Simply brilliant from the strike duo!
79' GOAL! Club Brugge 0-4 PSG (Mbappe)
Mbappe gets his second after a fantastic move, and he has Di Maria to thank after a tremendous pass. The winger played him into a great position, but he still had to round two defenders and Mignolet before finding the far corner.
83' GOAL! Club Brugge 0-5 PSG (Mbappe)
The World Cup winner has totally changed the game and made it look like a walk in the park. He only stepped off the bench 30 minutes ago, but he breaks the home fans' hearts. Di Maria again sliced open the defence with a magical pass, and Mbappe stayed onside before finding the back of the net with a left-footed finish.
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