Mbappe stars as PSG cruise into UCL quarters

Football
Kylian Mbappé scored twice in San Sebastian to secure PSG’s path to the Champions League quarterfinal.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé scored twice to lead them into the Champions League quarterfinal with a comfortable 2-1 win away to Real Sociedad in their round of second leg that wrapped up a 4-1 aggregate victory on Tuesday.

Bidding to win their first Champions League title, a disciplined PSG made the most of their chances from counter attacks, with the lightning fast Mbappé a constant menace.

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He created a couple of opportunities early on before scoring the opener with a fabulous curling strike in the 15th minute.

The France captain scored again in the 56th minute as he took a Lee Kang-in through ball in his stride before bursting into the box and beating the goalkeeper at his near post.

Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino netted a consolation goal in the 89th minute with a deflected strike.

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