- 38′ – Yellow – Mohamed Simakan
- 28′ – Goal – André Silva (1 – 1)
- 18′ – Yellow – Willi Orban
- 9′ – Goal – Kylian Mbappe (1 – 0)
- 90+4′ – Missed penalty – Kylian Mbappé
- 90 ‘- Verv. Julian Draxler door Thilo Kehrer
- 84′ – Yellow – Tyler Adams
- 83 ‘- Verv. André Silva by Emil Forsberg
- 83′ – Cont. Angelino by Benjamin Henrichs
- 83 ‘- Verv. Mohamed Simakan by Yussuf Poulsen
- 74′ – Goal penalty kick – Lionel Messi (3 – 2)
- 70 ‘- Verv. Lukas Klostermann door Josko Gvardiol
- 67′ – Goal – Lionel Messi (2 – 2)
- 65′ – Geel – Achraf Hakimi
- 62′ – Verv. Amadou Haidara door Ilaix Moriba
- 61′ – Cont. Idrissa Gueye by Danilo Pereira
- 61′ – Cont. Ander Herrera by Georginio Wijnaldum
- 57′ – Goal – Nordi Mukiele (1 – 2)
- 48′ – Yellow – Idrissa Gueye
UEFA Champions League
In the group of Club Brugge, PSG has achieved a flattered victory against a strong RB Leipzig. The home team first fell behind after the break, but with 2 goals – including a delicious panenka – Lionel Messi finally gave his team the 3 points.
PSG – RB Leipzig in a nutshell:
- Man of the Match: With a goal, an assist and an unprovoked penalty, Kylian Mbappe played a big part in his team’s victory. However, Lionel Messi also deserves a mention thanks to his 2 goals after the break.
- Key moment: Fifteen minutes before the end, PSG suddenly receives a penalty after a minor foul on Mbappé. Lionel Messi takes the gift and gives PSG a flattered 3 points.
- Remarkable: No PSG player has scored more in his first 3 Champions League matches than Lionel Messi (3 goals).
Leipzig saves PSG for the break
With guest of honor Ronaldinho in the stands, it was PSG that started the match best. Yet it was the visitors who came first. Laimer just couldn’t get a full shot and gave Navas the chance to keep the nil on the board with a brilliant save.
The home team was immediately warned and after a quick switch, it was not much later on the other side. Mbappé charged at a deviating Orban and then aimed for the short corner. Leipzig right away dependent on chasing.
The visitors did not let themselves be thrown off balance and again and again caused PSG problems with their high pressure. André Silva acted quickly in the box, but eventually saw his shot burst at the post.
It was only a stay of execution for Messi and co, because a minute later Navas’ net was shaking. Angeliño was given plenty of space on the left and then served Silva wonderfully at the far post. 1-1 at half time in the Parc des Princes.
Messi sends strong Leipzig back to Germany with a hangover
Even after the break, the visitors immediately took control of the game and on the hour the Paris stars were suddenly behind. Angeliño sent another princely pass from his left flank towards the sixteen, where Mukiele pushed the 1-2 in from close by.
PSG were no longer able to make arrows, but still hoisted themselves next to the visitors for 20 minutes. After a stupid German loss of the ball, Mbappé found buddy Messi in the sixteen. The Argentinian did not hesitate and aimed the equalizer through the post.
Leipzig was upset and not much later the home team also got a penalty out of nowhere after a minor foul on Mbappé. Messi took his place behind the ball and shot the 3-2 past the grabbing Gulacsi with a delicious panenka.
Leipzig did not get what it deserved, but in the ultimate final phase was still grateful that Mbappé transferred the 2nd penalty of the home team high. PSG thus regain the lead in group A. Club Brugge is in 3rd place with 4 points.
